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The highly anticipated third book in the critically acclaimed and bestselling series takes the art of being wimpy to a whole new level. Let’s face it: Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Somebody just needs to explain that to Greg’s father. You see, Frank Heffley actually thinks he... read more

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According to Greg's Dad. He thinks that Greg needs to work out. So, the dad tells Greg that he is going to send him to Military School.Before he goes he tries to do some pretty fun stuff like creating a time capsule,getting a date to his school dance, catch the 'snack theif',and much more. The... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

According to Greg's Dad. He thinks that Greg needs to work out. So, the dad tells Greg that he is going to send him to Military School.Before he goes he tries to do some pretty fun stuff like creating a time capsule,getting a date to his school dance, catch the 'snack theif',and much more. The military school turned out wait I almost gave away a great part!
Well Greg had a good time thru all of this including the bad.

Characters edit see section history

  • Greg Heffley: The Main Character (The Wimpy Kid) who loves video games. Plays video games when ever he can
  • Rodrick Heffley: Greg's mean brother. who is always tries to make him feel annoyed
  • Manny Heffley: his brother that get what ever he wants. and is treated like a KING
  • Mrs. Heffley: Greg's Mother. Her favorite is Manny. She is always tries to embarrass Greg
  • Mr. Heffley: Greg's Father. that likes to play will his project ( Civil war)
  • Rowley Jefferson: greg's best friend
  • Holly Hills: Greg's Dream Girl. 4th Prettiest in the 7th Grade. And he was trying to get her attention.
  • Mrs. Jefferson: Rowley's Mother that also does what he wants and goes on vacation and is very nice
  • Heather Hills: Holly's sister.
  • Mr. Litch: Greg's Sunday soccer coach. Very mean for not letting him play
  • Fregly: The wierdio who lives next door.With the odd smelling scab and a Luck Mole
  • Mrs. Craig: Greg's teacher.
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Quotes edit see section history

  • “retard!!”
    Rodrick Heffley
  • “Does this scab smell funny to you.”
    Fregley
  • “Holly is the fourth-prettiest girl in the class, but the top 3 all have boyfriends. So a lot of guys like me are doing everything they can to get in good with her.”
    greg heffley

First Sentence edit see section history

You know how you're supposed to come up with a list of "resolutions" at the beginning of the year to try to make yourself a better person?

Table of Contents edit see section history

January
February
March
April
May
June

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 3 of 8 in Diary of a Wimpy Kid. (standard series)

Preceded by Rodrick Rules, and followed by Dog Days.

This book is in My favorite Books!. (community list)
This is book 171 of 195 in Shelfari Most Popular (June 2011). (authoritative list)

Preceded by A Midsummer Night's Dream, and followed by Eleven Minutes.

This is book 154 of 195 in Shelfari Most Popular (December 2011). (authoritative list)

Preceded by The Handmaid's Tale, and followed by Persuasion.

This is book 2 of 215 in Whitcoulls Kids' Top 50 (2011). (authoritative list)

Preceded by The Wonky Donkey, and followed by The Recruit.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Jeff Kinney (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Amulet Books
Country: United States
Publication Date: January 13, 2009
ISBN: 978-0-8109-7068-7
Page Count: 217

Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: PZ7.K6232 Dp 2009
  • Dewey: <Fic> 22

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 9-12

Great book for kids beginning to read chapter books.

More Books Like This edit see section history

   
  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid
  • Rodrick Rules
  • Dog Days
  • The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary
  • The Ugly Truth
  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Do-It-Yourself Book
  • Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life

Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid
  • Rodrick Rules

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