Descerebrados / No Brainer
By: Jeff Kinney
About This Book
En Descerebrados, la entrega más reciente de la serie superventas Diario del Wimpy Kid, dependerá de Greg que cierren o no para siempre el instituto por el que ha pasado sin pena ni gloria. Un auténtico fenómeno mundial. Hasta ahora, el instituto no ha sido lo que diríamos un camino de rosas para Greg Heffley. Así que cuando la ciudad amenaza con cerrar el edificio porque está en ruinas, a Greg no se le ve muy afectado. Pero cuando se entera de que no lo enviarán al mismo instituto que a su mejor amigo, Rowley Jefferson, las cosas cambian. ¿Podrán Greg y sus compañeros salvar su instituto antes de que lo cierren para siempre? ¿O será este el inicio de un capítulo completamente nuevo para Greg? ENGLISH DESCRIPTION In No Brainer, book 18 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, it's up to Greg to save his crumbling school before it's shuttered for good. Up until now, middle school hasn't exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building, he's not too broken up about it. But when Greg realizes this means he's going to be sent to a different school than his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, he changes his tune. Can Greg and his classmates save their school before it's shuttered for good? Or is this the start of a whole new chapter for Greg?
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Book Overview: "Descerebrados / No Brainer" by Jeff Kinney
Title and Series: "Descerebrados / No Brainer" is the 18th book in the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series, written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney.
Plot Summary: The book follows the adventures of Greg Heffley, the main protagonist, as he navigates the challenges of middle school. The story begins with Greg expressing his opinions on the human brain and how kids mostly use their brains for school-related activities. He also comments on the wild behavior of his classmates and wishes they would focus more on their studies.
The plot takes a significant turn when the school's test scores plummet, leading to the firing of the current principal, Mrs. Mancy, and the return of the old principal, Mr. Bottoms, from retirement. Mr. Bottoms introduces several changes to the school, including cutting some classes and creating the High Flyers Club to encourage better grades. However, this leads to increased cheating on tests.
A new challenge arises when a lunch lady, Ms. Podsner, introduces a fudge-covered tofu dog called the "fudgedog," which initially causes test scores to plummet due to increased visits to the nurse's office. The fudgedog is eventually discontinued but later reintroduced in a different form, "fudgedog fingers."
To raise money for the school, Mr. Bottoms proposes changing the school's name. Slacksville bids to change the name to "Slacksville Rules Middle School," but Mr. Bottoms refuses due to an ongoing dispute between the two towns.
Key Themes:
- Education and Learning: The book highlights the challenges of education and the ways in which schools try to improve test scores.
- School Life: It delves into the daily life of middle school students, including their antics and the efforts of teachers and administrators.
- Creativity and Innovation: The introduction of the fudgedog and its subsequent modifications showcases creative solutions to problems.
- Community and Conflict: The ongoing dispute between Slacksville and another town adds a layer of community conflict to the story.
Critical Reception:
- Common Sense Media: The book received 3 out of 5 stars, indicating a generally positive but not outstanding review.
- Kirkus Reviews: The review noted that the book is "collectively a bit much, but taken in small doses, this is a savage rib-tickler," suggesting that while it may be overwhelming, it has its humorous moments.
Sequel: A sequel titled "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess" was announced in January 2024 and released on October 22, 2024.