It’s a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you’re ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary. Frank Heffley is Greg's father. He always wants Greg to do sports and "to become a man", and doesn't like giving up.

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Kinney is right up there with JK Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' - Independent The third film combines the third and fourth books The Last Straw and Dog Days, taking stories from both, but mainly from Dog Days, from which it took its title. The decision to blend the two films was made to keep up with the ages of the actors. The film was released on August 3, 2012. [26] Over summer vacation, Greg struggles with a boardwalk vacation, staying friends with Rowley, impressing a high school girl at the town pool, and coping with a new pet dog. Up until now, middle school hasn't exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building, he's not too broken up about it.

If you're thinking of introducing your little one to the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books but need help figuring out where to start, we've got you covered. We've pulled together some of the most frequently asked questions around the series to help get you started. Kantor, Emma (May 26, 2020). "Wimpy Kid 15 Cover and Title Revealed". PublishersWeekly.com . Retrieved December 17, 2020. Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' Independent

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Greg's idea of a good summer is air conditioning and lounging in front of the television. But his mum has different plans, and now his family are having an "authentic" summer, trapped together on a road trip. And Greg's soon battling petrol-station bathrooms, crazed seagulls, a fender bender and a runaway pig. Greg tries to find a date for a school Valentine's Day dance, and he and Rowley end up both taking a girl named Abigail. On August 6, 2019, Disney announced they would reboot Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Home Alone and Night at the Museum for their streaming service, Disney+. [30] On December 10, 2020, Disney announced at their 2020 Investor's Day that an animated Diary of a Wimpy Kid film would be coming to Disney+ on December 3, 2021. [31] Musical [ edit ] Kinney, Jeff (2021). Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories. Amulet Books (published March 16, 2021). ISBN 9781419756979 . Retrieved July 12, 2023.