Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (Book 4)

This fourth installment of the illustrated journal series plunges readers directly into Greg Heffley's summer vacation, where his dream of a lazy season spent indoors with video games clashes spectacularly with his mother's ambitious plans for outdoor family activities. The classic Wimpy Kid humor is in full force as Greg navigates the perils of a community pool membership, disastrous attempts at lawn games, and the general awkwardness of being a middle schooler with zero interest in his parents' version of fun.

Kinney masterfully captures the specific, cringe-worthy agony of a kid trapped between childhood and adolescence, especially when forced into "family togetherness." The blend of Greg's deadpan narration and simple yet expressive cartoons creates a uniquely relatable and laugh-out-loud reading experience. This is quintessential summer reading for any kid who has ever felt misunderstood by their parents or dreaded a long break from the comfortable routine of school.