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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (Book 3)

by Jeff Kinney

Book Details

Publisher:Penguin UK
Published:2012-10-31
Pages:251
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:6-10

About This Book

THE ONE WHERE GREG SHAPES UP The third laugh-out-loud, fully-illustrated Diary of a Wimpy Kid book from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney! A global phenomenon with 250 million copies of the series sold worldwide! Greg Heffley's dad is on a mission! He's decided it's time for this wimpy kid to become, well, less wimpy and has planned lots of "manly" activities for him and his son. Greg somehow manages to find ways to get out of most of them, but when his dad threatens to send him to

Our Review

This illustrated middle-grade novel continues the humorous chronicles of Greg Heffley as he navigates his father's new determination to toughen him up through a series of comically misguided "manly" activities. Through Greg's handwritten diary entries and simple cartoons, Jeff Kinney captures the authentic voice of a middle schooler trying to avoid his dad's boot camp-style interventions while maintaining his comfortable wimpy lifestyle. The story balances family dynamics with schoolyard antics, creating that signature blend of relatable awkwardness and exaggerated humor that has made the series so popular.

What sets this installment apart is the heightened father-son conflict, which adds emotional depth to the usual school-based hijinks while remaining genuinely funny. Young readers who enjoy graphic novels and reluctant readers particularly will appreciate the accessible format that mixes text with visual storytelling. The book successfully addresses universal themes of parental expectations and self-acceptance through Greg's clever avoidance strategies and ultimate compromises, making the family relationships feel authentic despite the over-the-top situations. This third chapter delivers exactly what fans expect while exploring new territory in Greg's home life.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction