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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck (Book 8)

by Jeff Kinney

Book Details

Publisher:Penguin UK
Published:2013-11-06
Pages:251
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:6-10

About This Book

Everyone's favourite wimpy kid is back for his eighth appearance in Jeff Kinney's world-famous series. Get stuck in to Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck to find out what scrapes Greg Heffley has gotten himself into this time! Mom's always saying that friends will come and go but family is forever. Well, if that's true, I could be in for a rough ride. Greg Heffley's on a losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a to

Our Review

This eighth installment in the beloved illustrated series finds Greg Heffley navigating the treacherous social landscape of middle school after his best friend, Rowley, ditches him. The central conflict of this humorous chapter book revolves around Greg's desperate and often misguided attempts to find a new social circle, leading to the kind of awkward, relatable scrapes that have made the series a staple for young readers. Kinney's signature blend of simple text and expressive cartoons perfectly captures the melodrama of adolescent friendships and the sting of social rejection.

What makes this entry particularly resonant is its focus on the universal theme of changing friendships, a developmental milestone that many children in the target age range are beginning to experience. Greg's misadventures provide a comedic, low-stakes lens through which readers can explore their own feelings about social dynamics and family relationships. The book’s accessible format and high-interest topic make it an excellent choice for reluctant readers seeking a funny, engaging story that genuinely understands the middle school mindset.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction