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Penguin books that inspired young readers

Features

The Penguin books that inspired generations of young readers

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Children's reading lists

Where to start with the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books

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16 laugh-out-loud funny books for 9-12-year-olds

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10 books for fans of comics and graphic novels

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10 audiobooks for a listen-aloud adventure

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Interviews

‘You can’t be a good writer without being a good reader’: 21 Questions with Jeff Kinney

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Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories by Jeff Kinney

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End by Jeff Kinney

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Crafts & activities

Make your own Diary of a Wimpy Kid costume

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Children's quizzes

Which Wimpy Kid book should you read?

There are things we can all do to improve the way we read to our kids.

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How to read out loud to your children, according to audiobook narrators

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball by Jeff Kinney

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown by Jeff Kinney

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway by Jeff Kinney

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down by Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Book 1)

Special Disney+ Cover Edition

The adventures of wise-cracking middle school student Greg Heffley who must somehow survive the scariest time of anyone's life: middle school. The hilarious and internationally bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.

THE ONE WHERE IT ALL BEGINS! 
 
The first book in the global phenomenon from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney - 250 million copies of the series sold worldwide! 
 
'Let me get something straight: this is a JOURNAL not a diary... The other thing I want to clear up right away is that this was MOM's idea, not mine.' 
 
Things aren't going well for Greg Heffley. 
 
He's been thrust into a new school where undersize weaklings share the corridors with kids who are taller, meaner and already shaving. 
 
Along with his friend Rowley, Greg's desperate to prove his new maturity, which only going up a grade can bring. But when Rowley's star starts to rise, will Greg be able to reach the same heights of popularity as his best friend? 
 
 
WHAT'S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID? 
50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious! 
Stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on 
Laughter guaranteed! 
 
*BRAND NEW* DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE DEEP END IS OUT NOW! 
And DON'T MISS an all-new fantasy from Greg's best friend in Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure, the follow-up to the instant #1 bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal. 
 
'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' Independent 
 
 
Have you read all the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series? 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Overlode 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper 
 
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Jeff Kinney is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series and the Awesome Friendly Kid series. He is a six-time Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award winner for Favorite Book and has been named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. He spent his childhood in the Washington, D.C., area and moved to New England, where he and his wife own a bookstore named An Unlikely Story.

THE ONE WHERE IT ALL BEGINS! 
 
The first book in the global phenomenon from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney - 250 million copies of the series sold worldwide! 
 
'Let me get something straight: this is a JOURNAL not a diary... The other thing I want to clear up right away is that this was MOM's idea, not mine.' 
 
Things aren't going well for Greg Heffley. 
 
He's been thrust into a new school where undersize weaklings share the corridors with kids who are taller, meaner and already shaving. 
 
Along with his friend Rowley, Greg's desperate to prove his new maturity, which only going up a grade can bring. But when Rowley's star starts to rise, will Greg be able to reach the same heights of popularity as his best friend? 
 
Please note: front cover may vary.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess (Book 19)

*THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER* 
 
 
 
THE BRAND-NEW, HILARIOUS DIARY OF A WIMPY KID BOOK! 
 
 
 
 
In Hot Mess, book 19 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is in for a particularly awkward summer with his whole family. 
 
 
The pressure is building for Greg Heffley, who discovers that when you mix heaps of family, a tiny beach house, and sweltering heat, it’s a recipe for disaster. Speaking of recipes - the secret ingredients behind Gramma’s famous meatballs have been closely guarded for years. Can Greg unpack all of his family’s mysteries before their vacation is over? Or will he just stir the pot? 
 
 
 
This sidesplittingly relatable summer story is the funniest Wimpy Kid book yet! 
 
 
WHAT'S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID? 
50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious! 
Stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on 
Laughter guaranteed! 
 
 
And DON'T MISS an all-new fantasy from Greg's best friend in Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure, the follow-up to the instant #1 bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal. 
 
'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' Independent 
 
Have you read all the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series? 
 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Overlode 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper

Half words and half cartoons, this brilliant series which has now sold 290 million books, keeps on going from strength to strength

*THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER* 
 
 
 
THE BRAND-NEW, HILARIOUS DIARY OF A WIMPY KID BOOK! 
 
 
 
 
In Hot Mess, book 19 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is in for a particularly awkward summer with his whole family. 
 
 
The pressure is building for Greg Heffley, who discovers that when you mix heaps of family, a tiny beach house, and sweltering heat, it’s a recipe for disaster. Speaking of recipes - the secret ingredients behind Gramma’s famous meatballs have been closely guarded for years. Can Greg unpack all of his family’s mysteries before their vacation is over? Or will he just stir the pot? 
 
 
 
This sidesplittingly relatable summer story is the funniest Wimpy Kid book yet! 
 
 
WHAT'S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID? 
50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious! 
Stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on 
Laughter guaranteed! 
 
 
And DON'T MISS an all-new fantasy from Greg's best friend in Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure, the follow-up to the instant #1 bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal. 
 
'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' Independent 
 
Have you read all the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series? 
 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Overlode 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper

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

This special edition of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw features an exclusive cover image from the hit Disney+ original movie. Adapted from the third instalment of Jeff Kinney’s worldwide bestselling book series, Greg Heffley returns for his next family misadventure in the new animated feature Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw. 
Let’s face it: Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Just try telling that to his father.When Frank Heffley decides to send his aimless middle-school son to a military academy, Greg realizes he’d better shape up – and quick. But it’s not easy for a kid like Greg to transform himself overnight, so he plots and schemes in hilarious ways to avoid being sent away to a place he knows he’ll never survive.To celebrate the full-colour, 3D-animated Disney+ production of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw, we’ve created this special edition with an exclusive cover image. 
Collect all the books in the #1 bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (#1) | Rodrick Rules (#2) | The Last Straw (#3) | Dog Days (#4) | The Ugly Truth (#5) | Cabin Fever (#6) | The Third Wheel (#7) | Hard Luck (#8) | The Long Haul (#9) | Old School (#10) | Double Down (#11) | The Getaway (#12) | The Meltdown (#13) | Wrecking Ball (#14) | The Deep End (#15) | Big Shot (#16) | Diper Överlöde (#17) | No Brainer (#18) | Hot Mess (#19) | Partypooper (#20) 
 
 
See the Wimpy Kid World in a whole new way with the #1 bestselling Awesome Friendly books, told from the perspective of Greg Heffley’s best friend Rowley Jefferson: Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s Journal | Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure | Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper (Book 20)

It’s Wimpy Kid Greg’s birthday – and you’re invited to the chaos. In Partypooper, the 20th book in Jeff Kinney’s global smash-hit Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Greg Heffley is planning the ultimate party – for himself. 
 
But when the guest list grows, the decorations flop, and the surprises backfire, this birthday bash turns into a total blowout—just not the kind Greg had in mind. 
 
Packed with cake disasters, family fiascos, and laugh out loud Wimpy Kid fun, this book is perfect for readers ages 8–12. 
Collect all the books in the #1 bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (#1) | Rodrick Rules (#2) | The Last Straw (#3) | Dog Days (#4) | The Ugly Truth (#5) | Cabin Fever (#6) | The Third Wheel (#7) | Hard Luck (#8) | The Long Haul (#9) | Old School (#10) | Double Down (#11) | The Getaway (#12) | The Meltdown (#13) | Wrecking Ball (#14) | The Deep End (#15) | Big Shot (#16) | Diper Överlöde (#17) | No Brainer (#18) | Hot Mess (#19) | Partypooper (#20)See the Wimpy Kid World in a whole new way with the #1 bestselling Awesome Friendly books, told from the perspective of Greg Heffley’s best friend Rowley Jefferson: Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s Journal | Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure | Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories

Jeff Kinney (Author, Illustrator) 
Jeff Kinney is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series and the Awesome Friendly Kid series. He is a six-time Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award winner for Favorite Book and has been named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. He spent his childhood in the Washington, D.C., area and moved to New England, where he and his wife own a bookstore named An Unlikely Story.

International bestselling author Jeff Kinney serves up heaps of laughs in the 20th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. 
It’s Wimpy Kid Greg’s birthday – and you’re invited to the chaos. In Partypooper, the 20th book in Jeff Kinney’s global smash-hit Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Greg Heffley is planning the ultimate party – for himself. 
 
But when the guest list grows, the decorations flop, and the surprises backfire, this birthday bash turns into a total blowout—just not the kind Greg had in mind. 
 
Packed with cake disasters, family fiascos, and laugh out loud Wimpy Kid fun, this book is perfect for readers ages 8–12. 
Collect all the books in the #1 bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (#1) | Rodrick Rules (#2) | The Last Straw (#3) | Dog Days (#4) | The Ugly Truth (#5) | Cabin Fever (#6) | The Third Wheel (#7) | Hard Luck (#8) | The Long Haul (#9) | Old School (#10) | Double Down (#11) | The Getaway (#12) | The Meltdown (#13) | Wrecking Ball (#14) | The Deep End (#15) | Big Shot (#16) | Diper Överlöde (#17) | No Brainer (#18) | Hot Mess (#19) | Partypooper (#20)See the Wimpy Kid World in a whole new way with the #1 bestselling Awesome Friendly books, told from the perspective of Greg Heffley’s best friend Rowley Jefferson: Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s Journal | Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure | Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories

Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories

Scare yourself silly with Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories by Jeff Kinney, the #1 international bestselling author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! 
 
Grab a flashlight, crawl under the covers, and dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world of Rowley Jefferson's imagination. You'll meet zombies, vampires, ghosts, and much more in these comically terrifying tales. 
 
Rowley's spooky stories might leave you laughing, but beware-you could end up sleeping with the lights on! 
 
And don't miss Rowley Jefferson's first two awesome friendly books, the instant #1 bestsellers Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal and Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure! 
 
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer (Book 18)

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER - LAUGHTER GUARANTEED! 
In No Brainer, book 18 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, it's up to Greg to save his school before it's shuttered for good. 
 
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. 
 
But when Greg realizes this means he's going to be sent to a different school than his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, he changes his tune. Can Greg and his classmates save their school before it's shuttered for good? Or is this the start of a whole new chapter for Greg? 
*Don't miss Hot Mess - the brand-new, hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid book, coming October 2024* 
 
WHAT'S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID? 
50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious! 
Stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on 
Laughter guaranteed! 
'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' Independent 
 
Have you read all the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series? 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper ÖverlödeDiary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer

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. 
 
But when Greg realizes this means he's going to be sent to a different school than his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, he changes his tune. Can Greg and his classmates save their school before it's shuttered for good? Or is this the start of a whole new chapter for Greg?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Do-It-Yourself Book

Now everyone can write their own Wimpy Kid diary! 
 
 Keep boredom at bay with Greg Heffley! Draw your own Wimpy-Kid-style cartoons, fill in facts and lists, check out the full-colour comics inside and even write your own Wimpy Kid journal, just like Greg. 
 *Now with a brand-new cover!* 
 LOOK OUT FOR *HOT MESS* - THE BRAND-NEW DIARY OF A WIMPY KID BOOK 
 WHAT'S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID? 
 50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious! 
 Stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on 
 Laughter guaranteed! 
 
 
 Have you read all the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series? 
 Diary of a Wimpy Kid 
 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules 
 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw 
 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days 
 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth 
 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever 
 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel 
 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck 
 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul 
 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School 
 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down 
 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway 
 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown 
 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball 
 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End 
 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot 
 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper ÖverlödeDiary of a Wimpy Kid: No BrainerDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess

NOW YOU CAN WRITE LIKE A WIMPY KID! 
 
Packed with hilarious activities, fill-in pages and word balloons, this Do-It-Yourself Book has everything you need to create your own stories and comics or keep your own daily journal. 
 
You can laugh out loud playing &lsquo;Have you ever?&rsquo; and &lsquo;Would you rather&rsquo; or take the Wimpy Kid personality test to find out more about YOU. 
 
BONUS! INCLUDES FULL COLOUR WIMPY KID COMICS SECTION!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde (Book 17)

In Diper Överlöde, book 17 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is finding out that the road to fame and glory comes with some hard knocks. 
 
When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick's band, Löded Diper, Greg doesn't realize what he's getting into. But he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members, and money troubles are all part of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle. 
 
Can Greg help Löded Diper become the legends they think they are? Or will too much time with Rodrick's band be a diper överlöde?

Greg Heffley is finding out that the road to fame and glory comes with some hard knocks. 
When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick's band, Löded Diper, Greg doesn't realize what he's getting into. But he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members and money troubles are all part of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle. Can Greg help Löded Diper become the legends they think they are? Or will too much time with Rodrick's band be a diper överlöde?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever (Book 6)

Special Disney + Cover Edition

Now a Disney+ original movie! 
 
Greg Heffley is in big trouble for damaging public property. But the crazy thing is, he’s innocent. Or at least sort of. 
 
The authorities are closing in, but when a surprise blizzard hits, the Heffley family is trapped indoors. Greg knows that when the snow melts he’s going to have to face the music, but could any punishment be worse than being stuck inside with your family for the holidays? 
 
To celebrate the full-color, 3D animated Disney+ production of Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever, we’ve created this special edition with an exclusive cover image. 
 
So bundle up, grab a cup of hot chocolate, and shut yourself inside with the Heffleys for a holiday story you’ll never forget!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot (Book 16)

GREG HEFFLEY AND SPORTS JUST DON'T MIX. 
After a disastrous competition at school, Greg decides that he's officially retired from ANY kind of sport! That is, until his mom persuades him to give it one more go and makes Greg reluctantly agree to sign up for basketball. 
 
 Tryouts are a MESS, and Greg is sure he won't make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. 
 
 As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg's hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (Book 2)

The second book in the global bestselling, laugh-out-loud, fully-illustrated Diary of Wimpy Kid series - now available with a special movie tie-in cover to coincide with the original animated movie on Disney+ premiering December 2022! 
 
 
 
Greg Heffley's got a secret, and if anyone finds out the juicy details, his life is going to get turned inside out. Unfortunately, he's also got an older brother, Rodrick, who has a talent for sniffing these things out. But secrets can't stay under wraps for long - especially when there's a diary involved. 
 
This special edition, with an exclusive cover image, is to celebrate the full-color, 3D animated Disney+ production of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. 
 
Rodrick's band, Löded Diper, has never been so awful, and the laughs have never been so loud. And with 275 million Wimpy Kid books in print and counting, Greg Heffley's world has never been bigger. 
 
 
WHAT'S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID? 
 50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious! 
 Stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on 
 Laughter guaranteed!

It's a brand-new year and a brand-new journal and Greg Heffley is keen to put the humiliating (and secret!) events of last summer firmly behind him. 
 
 But someone knows everything, someone whose job it is to most definitely not keep anything embarrassing of Greg's private: his big brother, Rodrick. Can Greg make it through this new school year with his cool(ish) reputation intact?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End (Book 15)

In The Deep End, book 15 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and his family hit the road for a cross-country camping trip, ready for the adventure of a lifetime. 
 
 But things take an unexpected turn, and they find themselves stranded at a campsite that's not exactly a summertime paradise. When the skies open up and the water starts to rise, the Heffleys wonder if they can save their vacation - or if they're already in too deep. 
 
And don't miss Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure, an all-new fantasy from Greg's best friend - the follow-up to the instant #1 bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal.

Jeff Kinney is the #1 USA Today, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series and a six-time Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award winner for Favourite Book. Wrecking Ball, book 14, was published in November 2019, and was an instant #1 global bestseller. Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal was published in April 2019, was an instant #1 global bestseller. Jeff has been named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. He is also the creator of Poptropica, which was named one of Time's 50 Best Websites. He spent his childhood in the Washington, D.C., area and moved to New England in 1995. Jeff lives with his wife and two sons in Massachusetts, where they own a bookstore, An Unlikely Story.

In The Deep End, book 15 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and his family hit the road for a cross-country camping trip, ready for the adventure of a lifetime. 
 
But things take an unexpected turn, and they find themselves stranded at an RV park that's not exactly a summertime paradise. When the skies open up and the water starts to rise, the Heffleys wonder if they can save their vacation - or if they're already in too deep. 
 
And don't miss Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure, an all-new fantasy from Greg's best friend - the follow-up to the instant #1 bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal.

Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure

You've never seen the Wimpy Kid World like this before - an entirely new, awesome, friendly, truly fantastic fantasy quest from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney! 
 
From the imagination of Wimpy Kid's Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic proportions! Join Roland and his best friend, Garg the Barbarian, as they leave the safety of their village and embark on a quest to save Roland's mum from the White Warlock. Will our heroes survive? Find out in Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure! 
 
And don't miss Rowley Jefferson's first book, the instant #1 bestseller, Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal.

Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet

The books contain meaty themes to do with family and friendship . . . more please

No-one does the straight to camera narrative style of the diary better than Kinney ... This is as authentic and funny as the original Wimpy Kid books and makes just as irresistible reading

You've never seen the Wimpy Kid World like this before - an entirely new, awesome, friendly, truly fantastic fantasy quest from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney! 
 
From the imagination of Wimpy Kid's Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic proportions! Join Roland and his best friend, Garg the Barbarian, as they leave the safety of their village and embark on a quest to save Roland's mum from the White Warlock. Will our heroes survive? Find out in Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure! 
 
And don't miss Rowley Jefferson's first book, the instant #1 bestseller, Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball (Book 14)

THE ONE WITH THE HOME IMPROVEMENTS 
 
The fourteenth 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! 
 
Big changes are in store for Greg Heffley and his family. They are making home improvements! 
 
But with unwelcome critters, toxic mould and the walls coming down, soon Greg discovers renovations aren't all they are cracked up to be. 
 
When the dust finally settles, will the Heffleys be able to stay . . . or will they need to get out of town? 
 
 
WHAT'S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID? 
50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious! 
Stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on 
Laughter guaranteed! 
 
*BRAND NEW* DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE DEEP END IS OUT NOW! 
 
And DON'T MISS an all-new fantasy from Greg's best friend in Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure, the follow-up to the instant #1 bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal. 
 
'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' Independent 
 
Have you read all the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series? 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End - the BRAND NEW Wimpy Kid book - out now!!

Rowley Jefferson's Journal

Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid

A DIARY OF A WIMPY KID STORY that will have you rolling with laughter, from number one bestselling author Jeff Kinney! 
 
 Hi my name is Rowley Jefferson and this is my book. Now I have a diary just like my friend Greg... 
 
 Rowley's best friend Greg Heffley has chronicled his middle-school years in thirteen Diary of a Wimpy Kid journals. Now it's Rowley's turn to give his side of the story. 
 
 But Rowley has agreed to tell Greg's story along the way, too. (After all, Greg says one day he will be rich and famous and the world will need to know how he managed it). 
 
 But Rowley's stories about Greg might not be quite what his friend had in mind . . . 
 
 Praise for Jeff Kinney: 
 
 'The books contain meaty themes to do with family and friendship [...] more please'. The Telegraph 
 
 'No-one does the straight to camera narrative style of the diary better than Kinney ... This is as authentic and funny as the original Wimpy Kid books and makes just as irresistible reading.' - Andrea Reece, LoveReading4Kids Reviewer 
 
 'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet'- Independent 
 
 'The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid' - Sun 
 
 'Hilarious' - Telegraph

Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet

Hi my name is Rowley Jefferson and this is my book. Now I have a diary just like my friend Greg... 
 
 Rowley's best friend Greg Heffley has chronicled his middle-school years in thirteen Diary of a Wimpy Kid journals. Now it's Rowley's turn to give his side of the story. 
 
 But Rowley has agreed to tell Greg's story along the way, too. (After all, Greg says one day he will be rich and famous and the world will need to know how he managed it). 
 
 But Rowley's stories about Greg might not be quite what his friend had in mind . . .

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown (Book 13)

THE ONE WITH THE WINTER BATTLE! 
 
*The thirteenth laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated bestselling Wimpy Kid book!* 
 
Snow has shut down Greg Heffley's middle school! Which should be exciting, but now his neighbourhood is a wintry battlefield. 
 
And Greg and his best friend Rowley are caught in the crosshairs of territory battles, epic snowball fights and massive snow forts. 
 
Can Greg and Rowley navigate the art of war when their street goes into meltdown? Or will they even survive to see another day? 
 
ABOUT DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: 
· 50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious! 
· Hilarious stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on 
· Laughter guaranteed! 
· 200 million copies sold worldwide 
 
'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' - Independent

When snow shuts down Greg Heffley's middle school, his neighbourhood transforms into a wintry battlefield. 
Rival groups fight over territory, build massive snow forts, and stage epic snowball fights. And in the crosshairs are Greg and his trusty best friend, Rowley Jefferson. It's a fight for survival as Greg and Rowley navigate alliances, betrayals, and warring gangs in a neighbourhood meltdown. 
 
 When the snow clears, will Greg and Rowley emerge as heroes? Or will they even survive to see another day? 
 
With millions of books sold around the world in 65 editions and 56 languages, Wimpy Kid has turned millions of kids into readers.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway (Book 12)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of Books

*The first FOUR Diary of a Wimpy Kids in one boxset!* 
 
Join Greg Heffley, his best friend Rowley, evil big brother Roderick and the rest of his family in the first four of Greg's adventures! 
 
This AMAZING boxset includes: 
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid 
 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules 
 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw 
 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days 
 
ABOUT DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: 
· 50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious! 
 · Hilarious stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on 
 · Laughter guaranteed 
 · 200 million copies sold worldwide 
 
'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' - Independent 
*Don't miss Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid­­, to read Greg's best friend Rowley's side of the story!*

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days 
 
Get the first four books in this mega-selling series in one brilliant Wimpy Kid set - the funniest books you'll ever read!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down (Book 11)

THE ONE WITH THE HALLOWEEN CANDY 
 
The eleventh 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! 
 
The pressure's really piling up on Greg Heffley. His mum thinks video games are turning his brain to mush, so she wants her son to put down the controller and explore his "creative side". 
 
As if that's not scary enough, Halloween's just around the corner and the frights are coming at Greg from every angle. 
 
But then Greg has an idea. Maybe he can get his mom off his back by making a movie . . . and even become rich and famous in the process? Or will doubling down on this plan just double Greg's troubles? 
 
WHAT'S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID? 
50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious! 
Stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on 
Laughter guaranteed! 
 
And DON'T MISS an all-new fantasy from Greg's best friend in Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure, the follow-up to the instant #1 bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal. 
 
'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' Independent 
 
Have you read all the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series? 
 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Overlode 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper

THE ONE WITH THE HALLOWEEN CANDY 
 
The eleventh 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! 
 
The pressure's really piling up on Greg Heffley. His mum thinks video games are turning his brain to mush, so she wants her son to put down the controller and explore his "creative side". 
 
As if that's not scary enough, Halloween's just around the corner and the frights are coming at Greg from every angle. 
 
But then Greg has an idea. Maybe he can get his mom off his back by making a movie . . . and even become rich and famous in the process? Or will doubling down on this plan just double Greg's troubles?

The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: The Next Chapter (The Making of The Long Haul)

Go on a movie-making journey of epic proportions in The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: The Next Chapter 
 
Making a movie is a lot like going on a road trip. There are twists and turns and lots of surprises along the way. 
 
Hit the road with author and illustrator Jeff Kinney and get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the latest 20th Century Fox movie, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul. 
 
Find out what it takes to film a flock of seagulls invading a mini-van. Learn about a robot pig and an animatronic three-year-old. And discover everything that goes into making a feature film. 
 
Complete with exclusive set photos, storyboards and original cartoons by Jeff Kinney. The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: the Next Chapter is the perfect book for anyone who's ever wondered how a movie gets made. But buckle up: You're in for a wild ride.

Go on a movie-making journey of epic proportions in The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: The Next Chapter 
 
Making a movie is a lot like going on a road trip. There are twists and turns and lots of surprises along the way. 
 
Hit the road with author and illustrator Jeff Kinney and get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the latest 20th Century Fox movie, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul. In cinemas from the 20th May. 
 
Find out what it takes to film a flock of seagulls invading a mini-van. Learn about a robot pig and an animatronic three-year-old. And discover everything that goes into making a feature film. 
 
Complete with exclusive set photos, storyboards and original cartoons by Jeff Kinney. The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: The Next Chapter is the perfect book for anyone who's ever wondered how a movie gets made and an ideal companion to the bestselling series. But buckle up: You're in for a wild ride.

Jeff Kinney

Zoo-Wee Mama! If you’re a fan of Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid series – and let’s face it, who isn’t? – then have we got the book for you. But not just any book, a poster book! And it’s filled with 40 full-color pull-out posters featuring the iconic covers of all 20 Wimpy Kid books, as well as the Awesome Friendly series, movie posters from Disney+, and a few special surprises. 
 
Each poster is easy to remove and ready to hang on your bedroom wall or locker. We even included an extra poster so you can create your own book cover. All of your favourites are here in this must-have collection – Greg Heffley, Rowley Jefferson, Manny, Rodrick, and Löded Diper.But be careful as you turn the pages – one of these posters may or may not be the dreaded Cheese Touch!Collect all the books in the #1 bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (#1) | Rodrick Rules (#2) | The Last Straw (#3) | Dog Days (#4) | The Ugly Truth (#5) | Cabin Fever (#6) | The Third Wheel (#7) | Hard Luck (#8) | The Long Haul (#9) | Old School (#10) | Double Down (#11) | The Getaway (#12) | The Meltdown (#13) | Wrecking Ball (#14) | The Deep End (#15) | Big Shot (#16) | Diper Överlöde (#17) | No Brainer (#18) | Hot Mess (#19) | Partypooper (#20)See the Wimpy Kid World in a whole new way with the #1 bestselling Awesome Friendly books, told from the perspective of Greg Heffley’s best friend Rowley Jefferson: Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s Journal | Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure | Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories

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