Double Down (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #11)

Greg Heffley is back navigating the treacherous waters of middle school in this eleventh installment, where the pressure to be creative collides with his desire for a low-effort Halloween. His mom's ban on video games forces him to explore his artistic side, a terrifying prospect for a kid like Greg, while the spooky season brings its own set of anxieties. The discovery of a bag of gummy worms ignites a predictably disastrous plan that perfectly captures the series' signature blend of everyday problems and absurd solutions.

Kinney's formula remains as reliable as ever, delivering the comic misadventures and hand-drawn illustrations that fans have come to love. This entry will particularly resonate with readers who understand the unique dread of a school project and the universal desire to take the easy way out. The result is another laugh-out-loud chronicle of Greg's attempts to survive childhood with his dignity—and his snacks—intact.