{"product_id":"diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-18-books-collection-set-jeff-kinney-childrens-fiction-paperback","title":"Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney 18 Books Collection Set - Children's Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid - Rodrick Rules\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid - The Last Straw\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid - Dog Days\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid - The Ugly Truth\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid - Cabin Fever\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid - The Third Wheel\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid - Hard Luck\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid - The Long Haul\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid - Old School\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid - Double Down\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Do It Your Self\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Overlode\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Puffin\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBring home the laughs with this 18-book Diary of a Wimpy Kid collection by Jeff Kinney, following Greg Heffley from his very first cringe-worthy middle-school diary entry through years of family road trips, band drama, and small-town mischief. Told in Greg's signature cartoon-diary style, each paperback pairs short, punchy chapters with Kinney's instantly recognizable doodles, making the series a favorite entry point for reluctant readers and series completists alike. Perfect for building a home library, classroom shelf, or summer reading stack, this set delivers the humor and heart that have made Wimpy Kid a modern middle-grade classic families keep coming back to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAcross these eighteen paperbacks, Jeff Kinney builds out the world of Greg Heffley one hilariously awkward chapter at a time. The earliest titles cover Greg's rocky start to middle school, his rivalry-filled relationship with older brother Rodrick, and the everyday chaos of surviving gym class, school dances, and family car trips. Later books widen the lens to include cabin getaways, seaside vacations, backyard pool disasters, home renovations gone wrong, and even a stint touring with Rodrick's garage band, Löded Diper. Throughout, Kinney's diary format keeps the pace quick and the jokes coming, with Greg's handwritten-style narration paired with simple black-and-white cartoons on nearly every page. The set also includes the interactive Do It Your Self journal, which invites readers to fill in their own doodles, lists, and diary entries alongside Greg's. Themes of friendship, sibling rivalry, popularity, family patience, and the small humiliations of growing up run consistently through the collection, giving young readers a relatable, funny mirror for their own lives. Because each book stands on its own while still building a larger, familiar world, the set works equally well read front to back or picked up out of order. Parents, teachers, and librarians frequently point to the series as a reliable way to hook reluctant readers, thanks to its low text density, high illustration count, and laugh-a-page pacing that keeps kids turning pages without feeling overwhelmed by a wall of text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 18-book paperback set spanning Greg Heffley's earliest school days through his band-touring, home-renovation years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort chapters and cartoon-style illustrations make it easy for reluctant and beginning readers to build confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA favorite for building home libraries, classroom collections, and summer reading stacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent humor and relatable themes of friendship, family, and growing up run throughout the series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the interactive Do It Your Self journal for kids who want to create their own Wimpy Kid-style diary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA ready-made gift set for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school that keeps young readers entertained for hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid — Greg Heffley narrates his rocky first year of middle school in cartoon-diary form.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid - Rodrick Rules — Greg contends with older brother Rodrick's teasing and a summer secret.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid - The Last Straw — Greg's dad pushes him toward sports and discipline with mixed results.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid - Dog Days — A chaotic summer break brings pool trouble, a family dog, and sunburn.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid - The Ugly Truth — Greg navigates growing up, friendship fallouts, and awkward changes.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid - Cabin Fever — A snowed-in holiday break tests Greg's patience and his family's nerves.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid - The Third Wheel — A school Valentine's dance leaves Greg without a date and full of excuses.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid - Hard Luck — Greg tries to turn his bad luck around after losing his best friend, Rowley.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid - The Long Haul — A disastrous family road trip pushes the Heffleys to their limits.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid - Old School — Greg's family unplugs for an old-fashioned getaway with no technology.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid - Double Down — Greg and Rowley plan a horror movie that spirals out of control.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Do It Your Self — An interactive companion journal for readers to create their own Wimpy Kid diary.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway — A tropical family vacation turns into a resort disaster for Greg.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown — A neighborhood snow day turns into a rivalry between kids and adults.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball — A home renovation project throws the Heffley household into chaos.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End — The Heffleys hit the road in an RV for a rocky summer adventure.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot — Greg reluctantly joins a basketball team and learns about teamwork.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Overlode — Greg joins brother Rodrick's band, Löded Diper, for a rock 'n' roll road trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJeff Kinney is the creator of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, a #1 New York Times bestselling and multiple-award-winning line of illustrated children's books. He is a six-time Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award winner for Favorite Book and was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. Kinney is also the creator of the online world Poptropica, once named one of Time's 50 Best Websites. He grew up near Washington, D.C., and now lives in New England, where he and his wife own an independent bookstore called An Unlikely Story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith eighteen laugh-out-loud paperbacks in one collection, this set is a ready-made gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school season. It's ideal for stocking a classroom library, filling a stocking stuffer, or fueling a summer reading challenge, giving young readers hours of relatable, cartoon-filled entertainment they'll want to revisit again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jeff Kinney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57112181571958,"sku":"MAN-PR-U0222-0678468796","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-jeff-kinney-paperback-66447478.jpg?v=1785805987","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-18-books-collection-set-jeff-kinney-childrens-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}