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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down

By Jeff Kinney
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
A
Feb 26, 2025

Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down takes Greg Heffley’s imagination to new levels as he tries to prove he’s meant for fame. Inspired by his mom’s belief that he should be more creative, Greg sets out to make a movie—hoping it’ll launch him to stardom. However, his big plans don’t quite work out, leading to one hilarious failure after another.

Teen Review
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School

By Jeff Kinney
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
A
Feb 26, 2025

Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School throws Greg Heffley into an unfamiliar world—one without modern technology. When Greg’s mom pushes for a “simpler life,” he finds himself stuck at a weeklong wilderness camp, dealing with no electronics, gross chores, and unpredictable disasters. Meanwhile, at home, his grandpa moves in, bringing even more chaos to Greg’s already complicated life.

Teen Review
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10 Blind Dates

By Ashley Elston
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Rose K.
Jan 27, 2025

Sophie’s world is falling apart. Griffin, her longtime boyfriend, has unexpectedly dumped her, leaving her with a crushed and shattered heart.  Her parents are away and her older sister’s about to have a baby, and she’s being forced to spend her winter break at her grandmother house, aka family central. Things couldn’t get any worse, could they? Except they do. By miles. Nonna’s decided to set up Sophie for . . . blind dates? Her family is betting.

Teen Review
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Troublemaker

By John Cho
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Leila S.
Jan 4, 2025

The realistic fiction novel, Troublemaker, by John Cho is a wonderful coming-of-age story about a young Korean American boy as he attempts to keep his father safe and fix their troubled relationship. In Los Angeles during the spring of 1992, people are rioting in Koreatown over several recent cases of gun violence. Amidst this, Jordan, our main character, has just been suspended from school for cheating.

Teen Review
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My Life With the Walter Boys

By Ali Novak
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Aditi R.
Sep 25, 2024

After her parents' tragic death, 16-year-old Jackie Howard moves from New York to Colorado to live with her mother's family, the Walter Boys - four brothers (Matt, Jake, Alex, and Greg) and their father. As Jackie navigates her new life, she faces cultural shock, sibling rivalry, and blossoming romances, particularly with Alex, the charming and sensitive brother. Amidst the chaos and emotional struggles, Jackie finds solace in her growing relationships with the Walter Boys and discovers a new sense of belonging, identity, and love.

Teen Review
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End

By Jeff Kinney
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Nithin
Sep 6, 2024

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End by Jeff Kinney is the fifteenth book in the series, taking the Heffley family on an ill-fated camping trip that quickly turns into a comedy of errors. The story follows Greg and his family as they decide to embark on an adventure in their newly acquired RV, hoping to enjoy a peaceful getaway in the great outdoors.

Teen Review
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The Cousins

By Karen M. McManus
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Sep 6, 2024

The Cousins is a thriller fiction book written by Karen M. McManus, the author of One of Us is Lying. In her book, Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah are the three-Story cousins, but they lead completely different lives that are about to converge into one. Back in the day, their parents had lived on Gull Cove Island with their mother, which she owned.

Teen Review
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

By Jeff Kinney
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nithin
Aug 16, 2024

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney is the ninth book in the series, and it takes Greg Heffley on a wild and hilarious family road trip that’s anything but ordinary. The story begins with Greg's mom deciding that the family needs some quality bonding time, so they set off on a road trip across the country. What starts as a well-intentioned family vacation quickly spirals into chaos, with a series of misadventures that include everything from a runaway pig to disastrous hotel stays.

Teen Review
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever

By Jeff Kinney
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nithin
Aug 16, 2024

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney is the sixth book in the series, and it delivers a perfect blend of humor and relatable childhood experiences. This time, Greg Heffley finds himself in a sticky situation—literally. The story kicks off with Greg trying to raise money for Christmas, but things quickly spiral out of control when a harmless attempt to advertise his homemade snow shoveling business leads to a series of unfortunate events.

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