Jeff Kinney
1) Hot mess
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Greg Heffley is caught in the middle as the two halves of his extended family come together in a sidesplittingly relatable summer story! When the Heffley's agree to spend summer break with both Mom's and Dad's relatives at the same time, they have to figure out how to be in two places at once. With Greg caught in the middle, can the Heffley's pull off the ultimate scheme? Or will their vacation turn into a hilarious hot mess?
2) The deep end
Author
Series
Diary of a wimpy kid volume 15
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
On their a cross-country camping trip, Greg Heffley and his family find themselves stranded at an RV park that's not exactly a summertime paradise and 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.
Author
Series
Diary of a wimpy kid volume 1
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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In The Ugly Truth, book 5 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley 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.
Greg has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older really all it's
Author
Series
Diary of an awesome friendly kid volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
In his first journal, middle schooler Rowley Jefferson, Greg Heffley's sidekick, records his experiences and misguided decision to write a biography of Greg, who, in his own mind, is destined to become rich and famous.
"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...
5) No brainer
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"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 crumbling 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...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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"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. 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,...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"Greg Heffley tells about his summer vacation and his attempts to steer clear of trouble when he returns to middle school and tries to keep his older brother Rodrick from telling everyone about Greg's most humiliating experience of the summer. Whatever you do, don't ask Greg about his summer vacation. As he enters the new school year, he's eager to put the events of the past three months behind him ... and one event in particular. Greg knows that...
8) Big shot
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Series
Diary of a wimpy kid volume 14
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
An unexpected inheritance gives the Heffley family a chance to make major improvements to their home. But they soon find that construction isn't all it's cracked up to be. When things get rough, will the Heffleys be able to stay ... or will they be forced to move?
10) Diper överlöde
Author
Series
Diary of a wimpy kid volume 17
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Tagging along with his brother Rodrick's band, Löded Diper, Greg gets more than he bargained for when he gets a backstage pass to the rock 'n' roll lifestyle and wonders if he can help them become the legends they think they are.
Author
Series
Diary of a wimpy kid volume 10
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
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?
12) Double down
Author
Series
Diary of a wimpy kid volume 11
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
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...
13) The meltdown
Author
Series
Diary of a wimpy kid volume 13
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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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...
14) The long haul
Author
Series
Diary of a wimpy kid volume 9
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
A family road trip is supposed to be a lot of fun ... unless, of course, you're the Heffleys. The journey starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns. Gas station bathrooms, crazed seagulls, a fender bender, and a runaway pig--not exactly Greg Heffley's idea of a good time. But even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure--and this is one the Heffleys won't soon forget.
15) Hard luck
Author
Series
Diary of a wimpy kid volume 8
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
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?
16) Hot Mess
Author
Series
Diary of a wimpy kid volume 19
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2024
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
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...
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...
17) The last straw
Author
Series
Diary of a wimpy kid volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"Middle-schooler Greg Heffley nimbly sidesteps his father's attempts to change Greg's wimpy ways until his father threatens to send him to military school."
18) Cabin fever
Author
Series
Diary of a wimpy kid volume 6
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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Middle-schooler Greg Heffley is the prime suspect when it is discovered that school property has been damaged, but when a surprise blizzard hits and school is closed, Greg is stuck indoors with his family, unable to prove his innocence.
19) Dog days
Author
Series
Diary of a wimpy kid volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"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...
20) The getaway
Author
Series
Diary of a wimpy kid volume 12
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
To escape the stress of the holidays, the Heffleys decide to get out of town and go to a resort instead of celebrating Christmas at home. But what's billed as a stress-free vacation becomes a holiday nightmare.