Middle school is a survival game. Greg Heffley’s just trying not to lose. In the hilarious first installment of #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney’s global hit series, we’re introduced to Greg Heffley—a regular kid with big dreams and even bigger problems. Navigating the wild world of middle school, Greg just wants to survive the bullies, embarrassing moments, and his mom’s over-the-top family bonding ideas. Spoiler: it’s not going smoothly. Perfect for readers ages 8–12 who love comics, funny books, relatable characters and realistic fiction.