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Item Diary of a Wimpy Kid(Penguin Random House, 2021) Jeff KinneyIn 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-color, 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 universeItem Diary of a Wimpy Kid(Amulet Books, 2007) Jeff KinneyBoys don’t keep diaries—or do they?The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate toIt’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. In book one of this debut series, Greg is happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley’s star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend’s newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion. Author/illustrator Jeff Kinney recalls the growing pains of school life and introduces a new kind of hero who epitomizes the challenges of being a kid. As Greg says in his diary, “Just don’t expect me to be all ‘Dear Diary’ this and ‘Dear Diary’ that.” Luckily for us, what Greg Heffley says he won’t do and what he actually does are two very different things. Since its launch in May 2004 on Funbrain.com, the Web version of Diary of a Wimpy Kid has been viewed by 20 million unique online readers. This year, it is averaging 70,000 readers a dayItem Diary of a wimpy kid(Thorndike Press, 2009) Jeff KinneyMiddle-schooler Greg Heffley nimbly sidesteps his father's attempts to change Greg's wimpy ways until his father threatens to send him to military schoolItem Diary of a wimpy kid(horndike Press Large Print, Waterville, Maine, 2017) Jeff KinneyWhile trying to find a new best friend after feuding with Rowley, middle-school slacker Greg Heffley is warned by older family members that adolescence is a time to act more responsibly and to think seriously about his futureItem Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down(Amulet Books, 2016) Jeff Kinney"Jeff Kinney's 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down' follows the escapades of Greg Heffley as he navigates the challenges of middle school life. In this installment, Greg grapples with the pressure to excel in his school's talent show, leading to a series of comedic misadventures as he tries to discover his hidden talent. Along the way, Greg contends with family dynamics, friendship dilemmas, and the ever-present challenges of adolescence. Through Kinney's signature blend of humor and heart, readers are treated to a hilarious and relatable tale that explores themes of self-discovery, perseverance, and the importance of being true to oneself."