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Diary of a Wimpy Kid — by Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series in Order: 24 books
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Book - 1
I'll be famous one day, but for now I'm stuck in middle school with a bunch of morons. Being a kid can really stink. And no one knows this better than Greg Heffley, who finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the ha...
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Rodrick Rules
Book - 2
Whatever you do, don't ask Greg Neffley how he spent his summer vacation, because he definitely doesn't want to talk about it. As Greg enters the new school year, he's eager to put the past three months behind him ... and one event in particular. U...
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The Last Straw
Book - 3
Let's face it: Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Somebody just needs to explain that to Greg's father. You see, Frank Heffley actually thinks he can get his son to toughen up, and he enlists Greg in organized sports and other "manly" en...
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The Ugly Truth
Book - 5
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...
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Cabin Fever
Book - 6
Greg Heffley is in big trouble. School property has been damaged, and Greg is the prime suspect. 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 t...
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The Third Wheel
Book - 7
Love is in the air -- but what does that mean for Greg Heffley? A Valentine's Day dance at Greg's middle 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 be...
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The Long Haul
Book - 9
A family road trip is supposed 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 -- n...
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Old School
Book - 10
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 te...
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Double Down
Book - 11
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...
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The Getaway
Book - 12
Greg Heffley and his family are getting out of town. With the cold weather and the stress of the approaching holiday season, the Heffleys decide to escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation. A few days in paradise...
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The Meltdown
Book - 13
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 ...
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Wrecking Ball
Book - 14
In Wrecking Ball, Book 14 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series -- from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney -- an unexpected inheritance gives Greg Heffley's family a chance to make big changes to their house. But they soon find that home im...
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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 ...
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Diper Overlode
Book - 17
In Diper � -- verlöde, 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...
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No Brainer
Book - 18
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 joyri...
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Partypooper
Book - 20
It???s 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...
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-it-yourself Book
"first of all, let me get something straight: This is a JOURNAL, not a diary." NOW EVERYONE CAN WRITE LIKE A WIMPY KID! Packed with original art and all-new material, this Do-It-Yourself Book features ruled pages and empty word balloons so you can ...
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The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary
Go behind the scenes with Jeff Kinney and the making of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie! If you've ever wondered how a movie gets made, you're not alone. Author and illustrator Jeff Kinney didn't know either, but when his bestselling series, Diary of...
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The Wimpy Kid School Planner
Finally, 365 days a year with Greg Heffley and Diary of a Wimpy Kid! The Wimpy Kid School Planner is a one-of-a-kind way for you to keep track of all of your tests, appointments, and activities during school, after school, on the weekends, over the h...
Series Premise
The series follows Greg Heffley as he documents his daily life in a journal-style format filled with humorous drawings. Each book covers a new school year or summer period, focusing on typical middle school struggles such as bullying, crushes, family dynamics, and ill-fated schemes. The stories highlight Greg’s unique, often misguided perspective on growing up.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series Reading Order
🟡 Mostly Standalone · Start Anywhere
Mostly standalone stories with recurring characters in a shared setting.
The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series does not need to be read in order. Each book tells a complete story with its own resolution. Continuity is limited to recurring characters and the shared setting. Reading the books out of order does not cause confusion, as there are no overarching plots or cliffhangers connecting the volumes.
Explanation of reading order types
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series Characters
Greg Heffley is the central protagonist and narrator, a self-described wimpy kid with big ideas and frequent bad luck. Recurring characters include his best friend Rowley Jefferson, his older brother Rodrick, younger brother Manny, and his parents Frank and Susan Heffley.
Setting of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series
The stories are set in a typical American suburban neighborhood and middle school. Most events take place at Greg’s house, his school, or local spots such as the neighborhood pool, church, and shopping mall.
Tone & Themes of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series
The tone is humorous and sarcastic with simple illustrations and short entries. Core themes include friendship, family relationships, the awkwardness of middle school, and learning from mistakes through Greg’s unreliable narration.
Is the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series Worth Reading?
Yes, for children ages 8–12 who enjoy funny, relatable stories about everyday middle school life. The illustrated diary format makes it especially appealing to reluctant readers.
Content Warnings and Heat Level
This is a wholesome children’s series with mild humor and occasional mild mischief. There are no mature themes, violence, or romantic content.
The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series captures the humorous side of middle school through Greg Heffley’s personal diary entries. With its self-contained stories and familiar cast of characters, it offers flexible reading for young audiences. Jeff Kinney’s combination of text and cartoon illustrations creates an engaging and accessible format.
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