I think humor is key [to a successful middle-grade novel]. Kids like to read for entertainment, and the best way to entertain kids is to make them laugh.

When you're used to having electricity and then all of a sudden it's taken away, you're basically just one step from being a wild animal.

I think if everyone would write down the funny stories from their own childhoods, the world would be a better place.

I've seen a lot of movies where a kid my age finds out he's got magical powers and then gets invited to go away to some special school. Well, if I've got an invitation coming, now would be the perfect time to get it

Greg starts a middle school and asks: Why is "bullies" such a big PROBLEM? And says people need to shave twice a day.

I think Diary of a Wimpy kidis sooooo good!!!!!!!

Chirag: Rowley, do you think I exist? Rowley: Nope! I can't even hear you or see you!