Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball

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

Children find the funny mishaps, cartoons and familiar characters entertaining, and many enjoy seeing Greg’s family deal with the house renovation. Some children feel the story is less exciting than other books in the series and want more school-based adventures.

What does the Pageticker team say about Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball?

Yet another lively, cartoon-filled adventure - the 14th? in the series - in which Greg’s family renovation turns everyday problems into wonderfully escalating chaos. The family focus, visual humour and easy-to-follow format continue to make it a strong choice for fans of the series and reluctant readers. Mild content warnings on this one include references to bereavement, ghosts and the usual reckless decision-making from Greg.

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What is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball about?

Greg Heffley’s life is turned upside down when his family decides to renovate their house. From collapsing walls to annoying pests and disastrous surprises, nothing goes as planned! As chaos takes over and the challenges pile up, Greg wonders if they’ll ever survive the mess. Will the Heffleys stay, or will their home improvements force them to move out? Packed with hilarious cartoons and laugh-out-loud moments, this story is perfect for fans of fun and mayhem.

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: Wrecking Ball

Home improvements: Why do the Heffleys’ plans for improving their home go so badly, and what could they have done differently?

Family teamwork: How do the members of Greg’s family respond to the problems they face, and which character is most helpful?

Change and uncertainty: How does the possibility of moving house affect Greg and his family, and why can change feel exciting and worrying at the same time?

Greg’s choices: Greg often tries to avoid trouble or make life easier for himself. Which of his choices seem understandable, and which create bigger problems?

Finding humour in disasters: Why can situations that would be stressful in real life seem funny in a story, and which mishap makes the biggest impression?