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Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. However is getting older really all it's cracked up to be?
Greg suddenly finds himself dealing with the pressures of boy-girl parties, increased responsibilities, and even the awkward changes that come with getting older -- all without... read more
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Greg still does not have Rowley as a friend and is having a very hard time to find a new trustworthy, nice, noble, and compatable friend like Rowley but he just can't. Rowley has a new best friend that makes greg jelious. And he still thinks he is cool but he isn't because he has no friends... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Greg Heffley: The main character of this book. He is a boy that wants to be popular and famous. He wants the good-life. Greg is a boy from middle school and has all kinds of problems to deal with, from school to Rodrick. His best friend is Rowley.
- Rowley Jefferson: Greg's former best friend who goes to the same middle school as him. He is an only child who will never grow up. He is also a bit dumb.
- Rodrick Heffley: Greg's annoying older brother and main antagonist of the series. He is also in an annoying band called "LÓ§ded Diper.
- Manny Heffley: Greg's spoiled younger brother, who always gets Greg in trouble for things he didn't do.
- Susan Heffley: Greg's mother that seems to want a close family.
- Frank Heffley: Greg's father. In past books, he worked on a Civil War battlefield and almost sent Greg to military school.
- Issabella: She is the Heffleys' lazy maid, who enjoys watching their TV and doesnt have to clean
- Dr. Salazar Kagan: Greg's new dentist.
- Gary Heffley: Greg's uncle that seems to have gotten married a bunch of times.
- Greg Heffley: Greg Heffley is a boy who always seemes to be put in PROBLEMS!!!!! His Best-Friend is called Rowley and he seems to be a bit babyish. Greg has got a older brother called Rodrick and a younger brother called manny.
- Cool Brian: Rowley's "brother" that is a replacement for Greg.
- Jordan Jury: The coolest kid in the grade above Greg. Jordan hosts some of the craziest parties.
- Gammie Heffley: Greg's great-grandma who gives him "The Talk". She always wants to be with the family.
- Uncle Tom: Greg's uncle.
Quotes edit
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“The only problem with being in love with your hygienist is that you only get to see her every six months when you get your teeth cleaned.”
Greg -
“In fact, we don't even use growth charts at home, because we can just look at pictures from Uncle Gary's weddings to keep track of our progress.”
Greg -
“To be honest with you, I don't know if Rowley's ready for this stuff. He told me once that he avoids the older kids at school because he's afraid he's gonna catch puberty.”
Greg
Setting & Locations edit
- School: The school which Greg attends every weekday.
- Greg's house: The house that Greg lives in.
- Gammie's house: Where everybody heads to after the wedding.
- Rowley's house: Where Greg hangs a lot! And Plays games!
First Sentence edit
It's been almost two and a half weeks since me and my ex-best friend, Rowley Jefferson, had our big fight.
Table of Contents edit
It doesn't have chapters.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 5 of 8 in Diary of a Wimpy Kid. (standard series)
Preceded by Dog Days, and followed by Cabin Fever.
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
- Jeff Kinney (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Amulet Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: November 9, 2010
ISBN: 9780810984912
Page Count: 217
Publisher: Amulet Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: November 9, 2010
ISBN: 9780810984912
Page Count: 217
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