Diary of a Wimpy Kid in LATIIN? Et tu, Heffley?
That’s right, international superstar Greg Heffley has now conquered the classical world with this Latin edition of the first book in Jeff Kinney’s bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series—translated by Monsignor Daniel Gallagher, a Vatican specialist who translates Pope Francis’s Tweets into Latin.
Commentarii de Inepto Puero is sure to appeal to fans of the international bestselling series as well as to readers of all ages studying Latin, either for school credit or for fun.
The Wimpy Kid joins beloved characters such as Winnie the Pooh, Harry Potter, the Little Prince, Bilbo Baggins, and the Grinch as the latest in an elite pantheon of children’s books selected for Latin translation.
Praise
"Clever Latin neologisms abound for modern words like 'video games,' 'heavy metal music,' and 'computer.'"Kirkus Reviews
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