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A middle school student named Greg Heffley is having a hard time finding a new friend after his best friend Rowley Jefferson ditches him.
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Greg Heffley’s eighth adventure (but who’s counting?) centers on his relationship with his best friend, Rowley—more specifically, the demise of that relationship when Rowley gets a girlfriend. At first, Greg tries to insert himself into the mix, but he soon tires of Abigail’s pathological control (she changes Rowley’s hairstyle) and fussy propriety (she won’t let him eat off of the cafeteria floor). And so Greg must navigate the minefield of middle school, with its hero points, dollar-store sneakers, and the looming shadow of summer school, all by himself. Without a sidekick, Greg spends more time at home, suffering the attentions of his “colorful” extended family, like Aunt Audra, who drags him along to a psychic visit. Greg begins consulting Rodrick’s forgotten Magic 8 Ball and thinks maybe that will turn his luck around. As ever, Kinney strikes his comic target in the bull’s-eye, exaggerating the trials of adolescence just enough to make them real while deftly exposing the insecurities behind Greg’s bravado with his super, simple drawings. Will Greg and Rowley make up? Either way, devotees need not worry; there is plenty more angst in store. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Kinney’s books are best-sellers on every list out there, and his rabid fans will be chomping at the bit to get another taste of the Wimpy Kid. Grades 5-8. --Thom Barthelmess

About the Author

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.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harry N. Abrams; First Edition (November 5, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1419711326
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1419711329
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 11 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1020L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1 x 8.5 inches

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Jeff Kinney is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' and 'Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid' series. He is a six-time Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award winner for 'Favorite Book' and has been named one of Time’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 later moved to New England where he and his wife own a bookstore, 'An Unlikely Story'.

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Customers find the book funny and great for kids. They also describe the writing quality as great, easy to read, and detailed. Readers like the plot, content, and visuals. Opinions differ on the book length, with some finding it long and bigger, while others say it's short and feels small.

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Customers find the book one of the funniest they have ever read. They also say it provides hours of entertainment and that Poptropica is a very fun website.

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Customers find the children's books funny, silly, and popular with all sorts of readers. They say the books are helpful in improving reading skills and keeping children engaged.

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Customers find the book interesting, with short or precise sentences that keep their interest. They say it has several characteristics, including a great plot, a good meaning, and a hilarious character. They also say the book is easy to read and relaxing, with real-life situations. Customers also mention that the book has funny parts and awkward moments.

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Fun book for 8 to 11 year old readers.

Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023

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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024

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Our pre teen son still loves to read and re-read this book!

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Christina JeanBaptiste

Favorite series

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My 10 year old can not get enough of this series. I plan to get him more of the books while I can.

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My 6 year old son began reading "Wimpy Kid" books just as he was learning to read. Many times I would allow him to read before bed and would hear him laughing hysterically in his room. Now, 7 years old, he has read all of them and often will pick them up and read them again. They are silly, but the appeal to his age demographic was actually amazing to me. I didn't have to make him read... he wanted to read. And he loved them all. I would recommend the entire series to any parent of a child who is learning and becoming comfortable with reading comprehension.

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Charles Woiwor

Awesome

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024

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My grandkids requested this edition to complete all editions so far of the series.

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Brenda

4th grade reader approved!

Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024

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Son loves this series

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Z Hayes

Another winner in the Wimpy Kid series!

Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2013

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There's something quite extraordinary about the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series of books. I tutor a lot of kids, ranging from grades K-12, and so many of these kids, especially the ones in Grades 2-8 love this series, and that is special indeed. My 8.5-year-old daughter is a great fan too, and after reading several of the books including this latest in the series, I can see what all the fuss is about.

The stories of Greg Heffley and his misadventures with his friends as they go through their school years make for fun and engaging reading, and the author's blend of satire and cartoon drawings makes this something that can be enjoyed by both younger children, adolescents, and even adults. True, Greg Heffley is not always the most sympathetic of characters, but even with all his flaws, there's an undefinable quality about this kid that just sucks you right into whatever drama he's experiencing. In "Hard Luck", Greg is placed in a quandary when his best friend Rowley ditches him. Who is to be Greg's new best friend? Finding a best friend in middle school is not going to be easy and when Greg decides to leave it to luck, well, things start happening Wimpy Kid style! A fun and entertaining read!

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Fausto Andres Mejia

Muy satisfecho

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024

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Mi hijo es fanático de la serie de libros y le encanta la calidad del empaste, pues son resistentes, y sus ilustraciones. Es bastante entretenido.

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Ramiro A.

Excelente y llego antes!

Reviewed in Mexico on April 30, 2023

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Mi hija esta fascinada con estos libros, me lo pidió para el día del niño y se supone que llegaría el día de ayer 29, pero llego desde el 28!! Excelente!

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Donna Sousa

Daughter loves these books

Reviewed in Canada on February 6, 2023

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I have a hard time getting our 10 yr old daughter to sit and read anything except this series. She loves these books and will sit and read for an hour straight at least when she gets a new book from this series.
We just went on vacation and I had to buy 2 one for the way to our destination and one on the way back.