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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Collection

by Jeff Kinney

Book Details

Publisher:Thorndike Press Large Print
Published:2017-02-22
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

The entire #1 New York Times bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, including Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Rodrick Rules, The Last Straw, Dog Days, The Ugly Truth, Cabin Fever, The Third Wheel, Hard Luck, The Long Haul, Old School, and Double Down.

Our Review

This collection brings together the complete middle school chronicles of Greg Heffley, capturing every awkward moment, failed scheme, and hilarious misadventure from the original series. Through Greg's handwritten journal entries and simple cartoons, readers experience the brutal honesty of navigating family dynamics, friendship dramas, and school survival. The books masterfully blend visual storytelling with relatable narratives about the universal struggles of growing up, making even the most cringe-worthy moments laugh-out-loud funny.

What makes this series stand out is how perfectly it captures the middle school mindset—the constant battle between wanting to be cool and being utterly, authentically yourself. Greg's perpetual self-delusion and his often-disastrous attempts at popularity create a character who's flawed but endlessly endearing. Young readers who appreciate humor that doesn't talk down to them will find a kindred spirit in Greg, while the accessible format makes these books perfect for reluctant readers. This comprehensive collection offers the ultimate immersion into a world where every social blunder becomes an adventure worth reading about.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction