Author & Illustrator Profile
Jeff Kinney
9 Books
Jeff Kinney is an American author and illustrator best known for creating the massively popular 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' children's book series. His engaging, cartoon-illustrated novels follow the humorous middle-school struggles of protagonist Greg Heffley and have sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide. In addition to writing, Kinney is also recognized as the creator of the child-oriented virtual world Poptropica.
Have you ever wanted to write your own blockbuster bestseller? Now is your chance to create a masterpiece just like Greg Heffley. First things first, this is a journal, not a diary. Inside these pages, you are the author, the illustrator, and the main character. You will find plenty of ruled pages to record your daily thoughts, along with empty word balloons waiting for your original comic strips. You can list your ultimate favorites, complain about your biggest pet peeves, and invent completely new stories from scratch. This interactive experience puts you directly into the driver seat of your own creative journey. With a special bonus section of full color comics to inspire you, there is no limit to what you can build. Just be sure to find a very safe hiding spot for this book when you are finished writing and drawing. After all, when you become rich and famous one day, your original journal is going to be worth an absolute fortune.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
228 Pages
Get ready to experience the ultimate middle school friendship from two completely different points of view. This hilarious two-book collection brings together the original adventures of Greg Heffley and the unique perspective of his best friend, Rowley Jefferson. First, jump into the chaotic hallways of middle school with Greg as he documents his daily struggles, brilliant schemes, and embarrassing disasters in his trusty journal. Then, flip the script and see the exact same world through Rowley's eyes. Rowley has agreed to write Greg's biography, but the project quickly turns into a rambling, laugh-out-loud mess that is entirely his own. Whether you are dodging bullies, surviving gym class, or trying to understand the weird rules of growing up, this special set offers double the laughs and double the unforgettable cartoons. It is the perfect way to explore both sides of a truly iconic friendship.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
448 Pages
Greg Heffley is officially on a massive losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has completely ditched him, and navigating the treacherous hallways of middle school without a sidekick is proving to be a total nightmare. Making new friends is a lot harder than it looks, and Greg is running out of options to turn his terrible luck around. Desperate for a change, Greg decides to try a wildly unpredictable new strategy: he is going to leave his entire life up to chance. Armed with a pair of dice, he starts letting random rolls make all of his most important decisions. Will this bizarre leap of faith finally bring Greg the popularity and easy life he deserves? Or is his grand plan destined to backfire, leaving him with an even bigger mess to clean up? Dive into the hilarious, cringe-worthy world of middle school survival as Greg tries to roll his way out of his hardest-luck story yet.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
217 Pages
Greg Heffley and sports just do not mix. After a completely disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he is officially retired. But his mom has other plans. She urges him to give sports one more chance, and Greg reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are an absolute mess, and Greg is entirely sure he will not make the cut. Surprisingly, he lands a spot on the worst team imaginable. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look incredibly 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 and be the hero? Or will he blow his big shot? Get ready for hilarious court-side antics in this laugh-out-loud adventure.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
224 Pages
Greg Heffley is about to experience a summer vacation like no other, and he is stuck right in the middle of the chaos. In the nineteenth installment of this hit series, the two very different halves of Greg's extended family are coming together, and the results are predictably disastrous. As relatives clash and family dynamics spiral out of control, Greg must figure out how to survive the ultimate family reunion without losing his mind. From awkward encounters to hilarious misunderstandings, every moment is packed with the signature comedy you have come to expect. Will Greg find a way to navigate the messy family drama, or will this summer turn into a complete disaster? Packed with laugh-out-loud illustrations and highly relatable middle school struggles, this funny story delivers another wildly entertaining adventure. You will easily recognize the tricky, messy, and entirely hilarious reality of dealing with a huge family gathering.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
224 Pages
Greg Heffley is in massive trouble, and for once, he is actually innocent. Well, mostly innocent. When school property gets mysteriously damaged, Greg immediately becomes the prime suspect. Just as the authorities are closing in to figure out exactly what happened, a massive surprise blizzard hits the town. Suddenly, the entire Heffley family is snowed in and completely trapped indoors together. As the long days tick by, the family starts running dangerously low on food and patience. Greg knows that the second the roads finally clear, he will have to face the music at school and take whatever punishment is coming his way. But as serious cabin fever sets in and his family drives him completely crazy, he starts to wonder if any school detention could possibly be worse than being stuck inside with his parents and brothers. Open up the sixth hilarious journal entry of Greg Heffley as he tries to survive the ultimate winter nightmare without losing his mind.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
240 Pages
Let us face the facts: Greg Heffley is never going to change his wimpy ways. He is perfectly happy playing video games and avoiding anything that requires physical effort. But try explaining that to his father. Frank Heffley is entirely fed up with his sons lazy habits and decides it is time for a major intervention. When his dad threatens to send him away to a strict military academy for the summer, Greg realizes he had better shape up, and he needs to do it fast. The problem is, transforming into a tough, disciplined kid overnight is practically impossible for someone like Greg. Desperate to save his summer vacation, he begins plotting and scheming in the most hilarious ways imaginable to prove to his dad that he is tough enough to stay home. Will Gregs ridiculous plans actually work, or is he destined to spend his summer doing push-ups in the mud? Dive into the third hilarious journal entry to see if Greg can survive his fathers ultimate test without losing his mind.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
240 Pages
Hey kids, ever feel like growing up is totally wild? Meet Greg Heffley! He's just started middle school, and let's just say it's not exactly easy. You've got older, taller kids, and lots of confusing new rules. Luckily, Greg has his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, by his side.
Greg decides to keep a journal (but don't call it a "diary"!) to write down all his thoughts and funny (and sometimes embarrassing) adventures. From trying to become popular to dealing with the dreaded "Cheese Touch" on the school blacktop, Greg and Rowley face all sorts of hilarious challenges.
But when Rowley starts getting popular on his own, things get a little tricky for Greg. Will their friendship survive the ups and downs of middle school? Dive into Greg's world, filled with his unique drawings and laugh-out-loud stories, and find out!
Comics
Family
Fiction
Friendship
Graphic Novels
Humor
Journals
Schools
Chapter Books
Illustrated Fiction
School Life
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
232 Pages
Get ready to laugh until your sides ache! Funny Business brings together an all-star lineup of your favorite authors for a collection of stories guaranteed to crack you up. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to hang out with a teenage mummy? Or how to survive a turkey with a ridiculous master plan? What about swimming in the world's largest pool of chocolate milk? From wild playground schemes to unbelievable supernatural mix-ups, these ten hilarious tales are packed with mischief, mayhem, and unforgettable characters. Whether you are looking for a quick chuckle or a story to share with your friends, this brilliant anthology delivers non-stop comedy. Dive into a book where the only rule is to expect the unexpected and be prepared to laugh out loud at every turn!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
268 Pages
