Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series 21 Books Collection Set by Jeff Kinney - Ages 8-12 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Rodrick Rules
The Last Straw
Dog Days
The Ugly Truth
Cabin Fever
The Third Wheel
Hard Luck
The Long Haul
Old School
Double Down
The Getaway
The Meltdown
Wrecking Ball
The Deep End
Big Shot
Diper Överlöde
No Brainer
Hot Mess
Partypooper
Do-It-Yourself Book

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780594420149
Publisher: Puffin
Age Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)

Overview
Meet Greg Heffley, the wisecracking middle schooler who never quite gets the glory he thinks he deserves, in this complete Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series 21 Books Collection Set by Jeff Kinney. Told through handwritten-style diary entries and doodled cartoons, this brand-new paperback bundle gathers every mainline story from the original Diary of a Wimpy Kid through the newer Hot Mess and Partypooper, plus the interactive Do-It-Yourself Book. Perfect for ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7), it is an easy grab for birthdays, holiday stockings, classroom libraries, or summer reading lists that kids will actually finish.

About the Books
Across all 21 books, Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid follows Greg Heffley, a middle schooler with big dreams of popularity and a knack for landing in trouble instead. The set opens with the original Diary of a Wimpy Kid, introducing Greg's diary, his loyal best friend Rowley, and the dreaded Cheese Touch, then moves through Rodrick Rules, The Last Straw, and Dog Days as sibling rivalry, tough-love parenting, and a chaotic summer pile on. The Ugly Truth, Cabin Fever, and The Third Wheel bring school dances, blizzard boredom, and awkward crushes, while Hard Luck, The Long Haul, and Old School send Greg through fortune-telling schemes, road trips, and scouting projects. Double Down, The Getaway, and The Meltdown add a horror movie obsession, a disastrous vacation, and a neighborhood snowball war, and Wrecking Ball, The Deep End, and Big Shot continue with a home renovation, a lakeside trip, and a basketball tryout. Diper Överlöde, No Brainer, Hot Mess, and Partypooper bring the story up to date with a diaper-cream fortune, a community center project, a lockdown, and a birthday disaster. Rounding out the set, the Do-It-Yourself Book lets kids fill in their own doodles and journal pages alongside Greg's. Told through diary entries paired with Kinney's signature stick-figure cartoons, the books are quick, visual reads suited to marathon reading or short dips into a single title. Recurring themes of friendship, family, embarrassment, and resilience give parents and teachers plenty to discuss while kids simply enjoy the jokes.

Key Benefits

• Complete 21-book paperback set covering the full mainline Diary of a Wimpy Kid series plus the bonus Do-It-Yourself Book
• Brand new copies, ideal for starting a home library or replacing worn-out favorites
• Quick, illustrated diary-style chapters that appeal to reluctant readers and confident readers alike
• A ready-made gift for birthdays, holidays, back-to-school, or summer reading lists
• Great for classroom libraries, book clubs, and family read-aloud time
• Compact paperback format that's easy for kids to carry, stack, and shelve

Book-by-Book Guide
Diary of a Wimpy Kid — The book that started it all, introducing Greg Heffley's diary, his best friend Rowley, and the dreaded Cheese Touch.
Rodrick Rules — Greg spends the school year dodging blackmail from his troublemaking older brother Rodrick over an embarrassing secret.
The Last Straw — Greg's dad tries tough-love tactics, including a threat of military school, to shape him up.
Dog Days — A long, hot summer brings pool disasters, chores, and a rowdy new family puppy.
The Ugly Truth — Greg navigates growing pains, a broken friendship with Rowley, and awkward questions about becoming a teenager.
Cabin Fever — A snowed-in holiday break traps the Heffleys together, testing Greg's patience and his hiding skills.
The Third Wheel — A school Valentine's Day dance sends Greg scrambling to find a date at the last minute.
Hard Luck — Greg turns to a Magic 8 Ball and superstition to fix his friendless streak after Rowley drifts away.
The Long Haul — A cross-country family road trip in a cramped minivan goes wrong at nearly every stop.
Old School — A town-wide unplug challenge forces Greg's family into old-fashioned, screen-free chaos.
Double Down — Greg dives into a haunted house project and a horror-movie obsession with mixed results.
The Getaway — A tropical family vacation turns into one mishap after another far from home.
The Meltdown — A record-breaking snowstorm sparks a neighborhood snowball fight and rival forts.
Wrecking Ball — A home renovation project spirals into demolition chaos for the whole Heffley house.
The Deep End — The Heffleys hit the road in an RV for a summer camping trip that never goes as planned.
Big Shot — Greg reluctantly joins a basketball team, discovering he is better at sitting the bench than scoring.
Diper Överlöde — Greg's mom launches a new business venture that fills the house with diapers and confusion.
No Brainer — Greg pitches in to save his local community center from closing down.
Hot Mess — A hurricane warning traps the Heffleys together at home with dwindling supplies and patience.
Partypooper — A birthday party Greg is dreading turns into an unexpected, chaotic celebration.
Do-It-Yourself Book — An interactive companion journal where kids fill in their own doodles, lists, and diary entries alongside Greg.

About the Author
Jeff Kinney is the American author and illustrator behind the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, which began with the original Diary of a Wimpy Kid in 2007 and grew into one of the best-loved middle-grade series in recent decades. Told through handwritten-style diary entries and simple stick-figure cartoons, his books follow Greg Heffley through the everyday highs and lows of school, family, and friendship. Kinney continues to release new Wimpy Kid installments regularly, most recently Partypooper in 2025, alongside the related Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid series.

Why You'll Love This Set
This complete 21-book set delivers years of laughs in one brand-new paperback bundle, from Greg's first diary entry to his newest disaster in Partypooper. It's an easy win for birthdays, holiday gifts, back-to-school shopping, stocking stuffers, or restocking a classroom library and summer reading list that reluctant readers will actually finish.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.