Summary

The opening entry of this journal is titled “My First Entry.” Rowley introduces himself and says he began the journal because Greg Heffley has one. He says he and Greg are best friends and includes a drawing of the two of them slapping a high five. Rowley says readers may want to know more about Greg, but he warns that this book is about Rowley. He came up with this name of the novel because his dad calls him “an awesome friendly kid” (2). Rowley says he and Greg are best friends, meaning his dad is his “second best friend” (2). He has not told his dad because he does not want to hurt his feelings. Mr. Jefferson often says he does not like Greg. Rowley thinks his father does not understand Greg's sense of humor. The image following that statement shows Greg throwing...