All 20 Diary of a Wimpy Kid Books In Order at Book DNA

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Boys 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 to

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…

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Rodrick Rules

The highly anticipated sequel to the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling book!

Secrets have a way of getting out, especially when a diary is involved.

Whatever you do, don't ask Greg Heffley how he spent his summer vacation, because he definitely doesn't want to talk about it.

As Greg enters…

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The Last Straw

The highly anticipated third book in the critically acclaimed and bestselling series takes the art of being wimpy to a whole new level.

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…

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Dog Days

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…

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The Ugly Truth

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…

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Cabin Fever

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 trapped indoors. Greg knows that…

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The Third Wheel

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…

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Hard Luck

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…

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The Long Haul

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…

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Old School

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…

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Double Down

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…

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The Getaway

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 should do wonders for Greg and his…

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The Meltdown

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…

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Wrecking Ball

An instant #1 USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times bestseller!

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.…

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The Deep End

Is Greg Heffley in over his head? Find out in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Book 15, the newest book by #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney!

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Big Shot

In Big Shot, book 16 of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, 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…

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Diper Överlöde

An instant #1Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestseller!

An instant USA Today bestseller!

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…

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No Brainer

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Hot Mess

1 Enormous Family + 1 Beach House = A Recipe for Disaster for Greg Heffley.

In book 19 of the global hit series by #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg's cool summer vacation is feeling more like a meltdown.

There's no AC, no privacy, and way too many family…

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Partypooper

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 decorations flop, and the surprises backfire, this birthday bash turns into…

20 Diary of a Wimpy Kid books in order

1 Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Mark's list on the best middle grade books to inspire you to draw comics

Jessica's list on the best lol-worthy books for tweens that will make your parents wonder what’s so funny

Raea's list on the best graphic novels for reluctant readers

Christopher's list on the best heart-warming middle-grade stories with hints of paranormal activity

Sharon's list on the best books that made me laugh out loud

2 Rodrick Rules

Laura's list on the best children’s books involving sibling dynamics with subtle lessons that you won't dread at bedtime

3 The Last Straw

4 Dog Days

5 The Ugly Truth

6 Cabin Fever

7 The Third Wheel

8 Hard Luck

9 The Long Haul

10 Old School

11 Double Down

12 The Getaway

13 The Meltdown

14 Wrecking Ball

15 The Deep End

16 Big Shot

17 Diper Överlöde

18 No Brainer

19 Hot Mess

20 Partypooper