Diary of A Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball by Jeff Kinney is about a kid named Greg Heffley who has big dreams about his future. Greg has always dreamed big, thinking about what he would buy if he were rich. Recently, he had been thinking about making a super cool underground mansion that had a videogame room, basketball court, rotating restaurant, laser tag arena, arcade trampoline park and so much more. Well fortunately for him, he ran into some money due to his Great Aunt's passing.
Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck follows Greg Heffley as he deals with one of his biggest challenges yet—navigating middle school alone. With Rowley now focused on his new girlfriend, Greg is left struggling to make new friends and questioning if his luck will ever turn around. Desperate for answers, he even turns to a Magic 8-Ball to make his decisions. As always, Kinney’s storytelling is packed with laugh-out-loud moments and hilarious misfortunes making for a wildly entertaining read.
Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel follows Greg Heffley as he tries (and fails) to navigate the world of middle school romance. When a Valentine’s Day dance is announced, Greg is determined to find a date—only to end up stuck as the awkward third wheel to Rowley and his last-minute date. Between cringe-worthy attempts at impressing girls, disastrous school events and family drama, Greg’s romantic ambitions quickly unravel in the most hilarious ways.
Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days follows Greg Heffley as he tries to have the perfect summer—one filled with video games, air conditioning and zero responsibilities. Unfortunately for him, his mom has other plans, pushing him to spend more time outside, bond with his family and even get a job. From disastrous trips to the beach to a failed lawn care business with Rowley, Greg’s summer quickly spirals into one awkward and hilarious misadventure after another.
Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw follows Greg Heffley as he struggles with new challenges at school and at home—especially with his dad, who is determined to toughen him up. From forcing Greg to take up a sport to threatening military school, his dad’s attempts at making him more responsible only lead to more chaos and classic Heffley mishaps. This book perfectly captures the awkwardness of growing up, the pressure to meet expectations and the constant battle between kids and parents.
Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules picks up where the first book left off, following Greg Heffley as he continues to navigate the challenges of middle school—this time with even more trouble from his older brother, Rodrick. As Greg tries to keep an embarrassing secret from getting out, Rodrick uses it as leverage to make his life miserable. Meanwhile, their parents push them to bond which only leads to more chaos, pranks and Greg finding himself in one awkward situation after another.
Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid introduces readers to the hilarious and relatable world of Greg Heffley, a middle schooler navigating the ups and downs of school, family and friendships. Written in a diary format with witty illustrations, the book captures Greg’s often self-centered yet amusing perspective as he deals with bullies, embarrassing moments and his best friend Rowley’s unexpected rise in popularity.
Isaac and Marco have been friends since they were little, Isaac the champion basketballer and Marco the champion mathlete, the two complement each other. However, when they start middle school things begin to change. Marco’s father has always wished he was sportier, while Isaac is sure that getting better grades will make his mom proud and fix his parents’ divorce. When a misunderstanding pushes Marco to try out for the basketball team the two dedicate themselves to their goals, but will they be able to achieve them?
The story Restart follows Chase Ambrose as he navigates his way through 7th grade. The only thing is that Chase can’t remember anything from his past after he fell off his roof. Chase has to figure out his past and who he used to be. Will he choose his past or make a new version of himself? This book is great because you get to hear all of the main characters' points of views in different chapters. My favorite characters are Joel and Shoshanna. I would recommend this book for late elementary and middle schoolers.
Big Nate: Aloha! takes Nate Wright on a hilarious new adventure as he heads to Hawaii for what he hopes will be the perfect vacation. True to form, Nate’s trip is anything but smooth sailing, and the usual chaos, mishaps, and Nate-style disasters follow him, even in paradise. This tropical twist brings fresh scenarios for Nate’s comedic personality to shine. I’d give this book a 5 out of 5 because it keeps the humor alive while adding a fun, new setting to the series.
