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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Partypooper

By Jeff Kinney

Book 20 of 21 in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series

When Greg’s forgotten birthday party spirals wildly, will his grand celebration end in disaster?

hilarious relatable entertaining

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.78

From 164 readers

What do our readers think of Diary of a Wimpy Kid Partypooper? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the silly chaos, surprising disasters and familiar Wimpy Kid humour, and they find Greg’s schemes entertaining. Some children think the story takes a while to get going and find Greg’s focus on money makes him less likeable than in earlier adventures.

What does the Pageticker team say about Diary of a Wimpy Kid Partypooper?

Partypooper is classic Greg Heffley chaos, with a birthday party, a suspiciously valuable trading card and enough schemes to make even a cake nervous. Jeff Kinney keeps the familiar diary format, cartoon illustrations and wonderfully questionable decision-making. Best suited to children aged around 8–12 who enjoy broad humour, family mayhem and a hero who learns lessons the hard way.

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Graphic Novels

What is Diary of a Wimpy Kid Partypooper about?

Greg Heffley is eagerly anticipating his birthday, expecting a surprise party from his family. However, when they forget his special day, Greg takes matters into his own hands, planning an extravagant celebration to make up for the oversight. As the guest list grows and unexpected challenges arise, Greg's quest for the perfect party leads to a series of hilarious misadventures. Will his birthday bash be a memorable success or a total disaster?

About the author

Jeff Kinney is a popular author and cartoonist from America. He is best known for creating the funny and exciting 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series, which follows the adventures of Greg Heffley. Jeff enjoys making stories that make children laugh and inspire them to enjoy reading every day.

Discussion ideas around Diary of a Wimpy Kid Partypooper

The perfect birthday: What makes a birthday party genuinely special: expensive decorations and famous guests, or something else? Explain what your ideal celebration would include.

Greg’s big plans: Greg often focuses on what he can get from the party. How does this affect the other people involved, and when do his plans become unfair?

Worth a fortune?: Why do people collect things such as trading cards? What can make an object seem valuable, and can its value change?

Mistakes and second chances: Several characters make poor choices during the birthday chaos. Which mistake teaches the most useful lesson, and why?

Funny but not always kind: The book uses slapstick, rude jokes and embarrassing situations for humour. Which kinds of comedy work best for you, and are there any moments that go too far?

Pages

224 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2025

First published

2025

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