Author Jeff Kinney, the man behind Wimpy Kid, on how Greg Heffley happened and why Rowley Jefferson got his own series - Telegraph India
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We spoke to the man behind the hilarious world of the Wimpy Kid about his inspiration and ideas behind the crazy and funny adventures of the author and his characters
We Spoke To The Man Behind The Hilarious World Of The Wimpy Kid About His Inspiration And Ideas Behind The Crazy And Funny Adventures Of The Author And His Characters
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Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid, Diary of a Wimpy Kid Wiki
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Inside the New Diary of a Wimpy Kid With Creator Jeff Kinney and
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Jeff Kinney, the man behind the - The Telegraph-t2
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway (Book 12): Kinney, Jeff
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck: Jeff Kinney: 9780141353074
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Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal
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Jeff Kinney: 'People ask me, is Greg really you?