The Getaway (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #12)

This latest installment in the popular illustrated journal series follows Greg Heffley and his family as they attempt to escape their holiday stress with a vacation to a tropical island resort. Kinney masterfully captures the universal family experience of a trip that sounds perfect in theory, but quickly devolves into a comedy of errors. The simple line drawings and Greg's signature deadpan narration bring the disastrous getaway to life, from airport chaos to resort mishaps.

Longtime fans will appreciate the familiar formula of Greg's misadventures, while the new tropical setting provides fresh material for the family's dysfunction to shine. The book cleverly explores how high expectations can clash with reality, making it particularly relatable for any child whose own family vacations haven't gone according to plan. This humorous middle grade novel delivers exactly what the series is known for—laugh-out-loud moments and a protagonist whose struggles feel wonderfully, comfortingly familiar.