Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney is the fifth book in the series, focusing on the often uncomfortable and awkward phase of growing up. In this installment, Greg Heffley faces the realities of adolescence, including changing friendships, increased responsibilities and the challenges of coming of age. The story begins with Greg navigating middle school without his best friend, Rowley, after a fallout.
Summary: Rowley and Greg have a fallout. Greg has 2 options: Christopher Brownfield and Tyson Sanders. Greg chooses Christopher. Greg tries auditioning for the Peachy Breeze ice cream, but he is discriminated against for his age. He also goes to a different dentist, a professional, not for kids. He has to wear headgear, but it gets lost. Then his mom takes classes and the family takes care of themselves, resulting in Frank's ankle being twisted. Greg now has increased responsibilities, like waking himself up.
Greg Heffley’s middle school is in big trouble. See, the people at Greg’s school aren’t exactly the smartest. So, when standardized testing scores for Larry Mack Middle School come out, they are abysmal scores. Because of this, funding gets cut into the school, leading to all sorts of wacky situations Greg has to deal with, like rationing school supplies, advertisements plastered everywhere across the school, renting out rooms to the police and beekeepers, and so much more, all with a school that is falling apart.
Nate Wright, an 11-year-old sixth grader at P.S. 38, knows he's destined for greatness. He even has a list of things he could be great at. When he opens a fortune cookie that says he'll achieve greatness today, his ambitions hit an all-time high. Nate is sure it's his time to shine, but the big question is: what will he be great at? As the day goes on, things keep going wrong, and he makes one teacher after another furious at him. Will he actually achieve greatness like the fortune says, or will this day just end up on Nate's "Worst Days Ever" list?
Big Nate Flips out is just one of the books of the whimsical Big Nate series, and will not leave you disappointed! Nate has just joined the yearbook club with his two best friends, Francis and Teddy. To their dismay, the director is Gina, a bossy fellow sixth grader. Nate decides that his role in the yearbook should be photographer so he can contribute lots of goofy candids for his fellow classmates to enjoy.
Operation Do-Over is a time-travel book written by Gordon Korman. Mason, the main character, is best friends with a guy named Ty, they would do everything together. They could not be separated until seventh grade when a girl named Ava came into the school. They fought over Ava, and their once great friendship came crashing down faster than it started. Since then, Mason has regretted having that fight, as Ty has hated him for years now.
Nate is sick and tired of Jefferson winning all the time. That is, Jefferson Middle School, who seems to be better than P.S. 38, at EVERYTHING. From basketball, to soccer, to even academics, Jefferson always finds a way to beat P.S. 38. But when the P.S. 38 buildings are discovered to have multiple problems that are so bad that classes can’t resume, where do you think Nate and friends are supposed to go? That’s right, Jefferson Middle School, which is just as snobby as the students. But everyone has an Achilles' heel, even Jefferson.
Summary: Greg is determined to prove to his father that he's not a "wimp" and can toughen up. His various attempts to impress his dad led to a series of funny misadventures, from failed wrestling team tryouts to disastrous camping trips. The inclusion of Greg's handwritten journal entries and Kinney's witty writing style make the book relatable and accessible to young readers.
Summary: Greg Heffley continues his middle school journey and faces new challenges. This time, it's not just the bullies at school that he has to deal with, but also his older brother, Rodrick. As Greg navigates through the ups and downs of adolescence, he learns valuable lessons about family, friendship, and growing up. With its humor and relatable themes, this book offers an entertaining and insightful look into the life of a middle schooler.
Big Nate Lives it Up, is a wacky and whimsical story, with never ending laughs! The characters also help the plot and story a lot, as they can go against Big Nate, or they can help him, and off endless laughs! Another reason why I love this book is because it also happens to incorporate a little mystery here and there, and will also have you constantly giggling at every page. I would definitely recommend this book to people who enjoy books with lots and lots of humor!
