Best Selling Books by JEFF KINNEY

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Life was better in the old days. Or was it? That''s the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn''t cut out for an old-fashioned world. With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, will Greg find a way to survive? Or is going "old school" just too hard for a kid like Greg?

Author and creator Jeff Kinney revealed the cover today at New York City''s famous Carnegie Hall in front of schoolchildren from throughout the city, broadcast live for fans around the world watching the livestream on the Wimpy Kid YouTube channel. With this new adventure, readers won''t be able to stop laughing as they join Greg and his family on a holiday trip to remember. Filled with Kinney''s trademark hilarity, accessibility, and pure fun, this latest Wimpy Kid instalment is sure to delight fans once again.

It''s the eleventh book in the bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series! The pressure''s really piling up on Greg Heffley. His mom 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. When Greg discovers a bag of gummy worms, it sparks an idea. Can he get his mom off his back by making a movie . . . and will he become rich and famous in the process? Or will doubling down on this plan just double Greg''s troubles? Praise for Jeff Kinney: ''The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney''s Diary of a Wimpy Kid'' - The Sun ''Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children''s authors on the planet'' - Independent ''Hilarious'' - Telegraph

In 2007, Diary of a Wimpy Kid was published, introducing readers to Greg Heffley and his family, his best friend Rowley Jefferson, and the dreaded Cheese Touch. More than 250 million copies later, Diary of a Wimpy Kid has become a beloved book all around the world. and now, for the first time ever, Greg''s diary - um, make that journal - is coming to life in a full-colour, 3D animated Disney+ production. Whether you''re meeting Greg for the first time or you''re a lifelong fan of Jeff Kinney''s hilarious series, you''ll love diving into the Wimpy Kid universe.

In Big Shot, book 16 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and sports just don’t mix. After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he’s officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees 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? See the Wimpy Kid World in a whole new way with the help of Greg Heffley’s best friend in the instant #1 bestsellers Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s Journal, Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure, and Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories! 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) 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

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

Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older really all it''s cracked up to be? Greg suddenly finds himself dealing with the pressures of boy-girl parties, increased responsibilities, and even the awkward changes that come with getting older--all without his best friend, Rowley, at his side. Can Greg make it through on his own? Or will he have to face the "ugly truth"?

An instant #1 USA Today, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal bestseller! When snow shuts down Greg Heffley’s middle school, his neighborhood 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 neighborhood meltdown. When the snow clears, will Greg and Rowley emerge as heroes? Or will they even survive to see another day? 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) 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

This Mudpuppy hardcover lined journal is based on Greg''s diary that started it all, in the bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney. Growing up should be fun!

"This is a JOURNAL, not a diary." Based on the first book in the #1 bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is The Wimpy Kid Blank Journal--224 lined pages with spot art by Jeff Kinney throughout. Now you can tell your own story. So what are you waiting for? Also Available: The Wimpy Kid 2019 Wall Calendar (ISBN: 978-1-4197-3007-8)

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''s on a losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg''s life destined to be just another hard-luck 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 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.

It''s the third instalment of Jeff Kinney''s award winning Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, but will it be third time lucky for our hero, Greg Heffley? It''s not easy for me to think of ways to improve myself, because I''m pretty much one of the best people I know. Greg''s dad, Frank, is on a mission. A mission to make this wimpy kid... well, less wimpy. All manner of ''manly'' physical activities are planned, but Greg just about manages to find a way out of them. That is until military academy is mentioned, and Greg realises that he''s going to have to come up with something very special to get out of this one... 7+ readers all over the world love reading about what scrapes and schemes Greg gets up to in his hilarious diaries. Full of pictures and giggles, they are the perfect gift, even for reluctant readers. Praise for Jeff Kinney and the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: ''The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney''s Diary of a Wimpy Kid series'' - The Sun ''Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children''s authors on the planet''- Independent ''Hilarious!'' - Sunday Telegraph www.wimpykidclub.co.uk

An instant #1 USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times bestseller! Get ready for a whole new look into Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid! Introducing the newest Wimpy Kid author—Rowley Jefferson! Rowley’s best friend Greg Heffley has been chronicling his middle-school years in thirteen Diary of a Wimpy Kid journals . . . and counting. But it’s finally time for readers to hear directly from Rowley in a journal of his own. In Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid, Rowley writes about his experiences and agrees to play the role of biographer for Greg along the way. (After all, one day Greg will be rich and famous, and everyone will want to know his life’s story.) But Rowley is a poor choice for the job, and his “biography” of Greg is a hilarious mess. Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s Journal offers readers a new way to look at the Wimpy world—one fans won’t want to miss!

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?

Greg Heffley keeps a diary of the school year because of his mother.

Jeff Kinney has brought Greg Heffley back for the ninth instalment of his bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. This time, the Heffleys are off on a road trip! The chances of survival are... quite small to be honest. If I had to guess, I''d say 90% of everything we do as a family comes from ideas Mom gets from that magazine. And when I saw the latest issue I knew it was gonna get Mom''s wheels turning. When Greg''s mom decides the family are going to have an ''authentic experience'' this summer on a family road trip, Greg is less than excited. All the Heffley''s trapped in a minivan for miles and miles... it spells disaster. And when Greg has to battle petrol-station bathrooms, crazed seagulls, a fender bender and a runaway pig, it seems he was right to be worried. This is one adventure the Heffleys won''t forget! Reluctant and avid readers of 7+ can''t get enough of Greg and the disasters that follow him around!

Join Greg Heffley in the seventh book in Jeff Kinney''s hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series! When you live in a house with four other people, some fool is always gonna come along and ruin things for you. Love is in the air, but what does that mean for Greg Heffley? A Valentine''s Day dance at Greg''s school has turned his world upside down. As Greg scrambles to find a date, he''s worried he''ll be left out in the cold on the big night. His best friend, Rowley, doesn''t have any prospects either but that''s small consolation. Then an unexpected twist gives Greg a partner for the dance and leaves Rowley the odd man out. But a lot can happen in one night, and in the end, you never know who''s going to be lucky in love . . . The world is full of millions of Wimpy Kid fans! 7+ readers of all abilities can''t get their heads out of Greg''s diaries. Praise for Jeff Kinney: ''The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney''s Diary of a Wimpy Kid'' - The Sun ''Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children''s authors on the planet'' - Independent ''Hilarious'' - Telegraph *Winner of Blue Peter''s Best Book of the Last 10 Years award.*

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 Överlöde Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer

Richt, afore ye say onythin: this is a JOURNAL, aye? No a diary. I ken fine whit it says on the front. But when ma Maw went doon the shops I SPECIALLY telt her tae get yin that didnae say "diary" on it. Well seen, eh. Aw I need noo is for some bampot tae spy me cairtin this book aboot and get the wrang end o the stick. The ither thing I want tae get oot the road straicht aff the bat is that this wis ma MAW''s idea, no mine. But she''s no richt in the heid if she thinks I''m aboot tae stairt writin awa aboot ma "feelins" or ony o that guff. Sae if ye''re waitin on me giein it aw "Dear Diary" this and "Dear Diary" that, ye can awa and run. The anely reason I''m gaun alang wi this at aw is that, wan day, when I''m pure mintit and famous, I''ll hiv better things tae dae than staun aboot answerin fowk''s stupit questions aw day lang. Sae this book is gonnae be wirth its wecht in gowd. Scots writer Thomas Clark has transformed Jeff Kinney''s Wimpy Kid into a Wimpy Wean. In Thomas''s translation, twelve year old hero Greg Heffley tells us all about his life in gallus modern easy to read Scots.

Greg Heffley is not willing to be the odd man out. A dance at Greg''s middle school has everyone scrambling to find a partner, and Greg is determined not to be left by the wayside. So he concocts a desperate plan to find someone--anyone!--to go with on the big night. But Greg''s schemes go hilariously awry, and his only option is to attend the dance with his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, and a female classmate as a "group of friends." But the night is long, and anything can happen along the way. Who will arrive at the dance triumphantly, and who will end up being the third wheel?

Jeff Kinney''s 8th book of this hilarious and highly successful series, and Greg Heffley and his friends now have a whole new set of adventures. Greg Heffley''s on a losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg''s life destined to be just another hard-luck story? Readers love the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Wall Street Journal, and # 1 New York Times bestsellers: ''In the publishing world, Kinney is rock star.'' NPR''s ''Backseat Book Club'' ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid is bent on world domination.'' Time magazine ''One of the most successful children''s series ever published.'' Washington Post ''A big hit with reluctant readers and anyone looking for a funny book.'' School Library Journal

It''s book six of Jeff Kinney''s award winning, bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, and life isn''t getting any easier for Greg Heffley! Over the past few days we''ve been running low on food, and if the snow doesn''t melt quick I don''t know WHAT we''re gonna do. Greg is in big trouble. School property is damaged, and he is the prime suspect. But the crazy thing is, he''s innocent! Or at least, sort of. The authorities are closing in, but then a surprise blizzard hits and the Heffley family is trapped indoors. Greg knows that when the snow melts he is going to have to face the music but could any punishment be worse than being stuck inside with your family? Readers of 7+ all over the world love reading about Greg and his crazy, super funny adventures! Avid and reluctant readers alike can''t wait to dive into Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Praise for Jeff Kinney: ''The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney''s Diary of a Wimpy Kid'' - The Sun ''Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children''s authors on the planet''- Independent ''The most hotly anticipated children''s book of the year is here - Diary of a Wimpy Kid'' - Big Issue ''Hilarious'' - Telegraph

It’s summer vacation, the weather’s great, and all the kids are having fun outside. So where’s Greg Heffley? Inside his house, playing video games with the shades drawn. Greg, a self-confessed “indoor person,” is living out his ultimate summer fantasy: no responsibilities and no rules. But Greg’s mom has a different vision for an ideal summer . . . one packed with outdoor activities and “family togetherness.” Whose vision will win out? Or will a new addition to the Heffley family change everything? F&P level: T

In the latest installment of the phenomenally bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, author-illustrator Jeff Kinney brings the series back to its roots, as Greg starts a new school year and faces a challenge he never could''ve imagined. Life was better in the old days. Or was it? That''s the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn''t cut out for an old-fashioned world. With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, will Greg find a way to survive? Or is going ''old school'' just too hard for a kid like Greg? Readers love the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series – the USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Wall Street Journal, and #1 New York Times bestsellers: ''In the publishing world Kinney is a rock star.'' NPR''s ''Backseat Book Club'' ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid is bent on world domination.'' Time magazine ''One of the most successful children''s series ever published.'' Washington Post ''A big hit with reluctant readers and anyone looking for a funny book.'' School Library Journal

"Wimpy kid" Greg Heffley provides instructions for other kids to create their own journals.

The pressure''s really piling up on Greg Heffley. His mom 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.