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About Jeff Kinney

Jeff Kinney is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid series. He is a six-time Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award winner for 'Favorite Book' and has been named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. He is also the creator of Poptropica, which was named one of Time’s 50 Best Websites. He spent his childhood in the Washington, D.C., area and later moved to New England where he and his wife own a bookstore, 'An Unlikely Story'.

LATEST BOOK RELEASES:

Rock into the Fall! Wimpy Kid book 17 drops on 10/25/22!

Don't miss Jeff Kinney's latest book! 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot' is out now!

PRAISE FOR WIMPY KID:

“Parents and educators applaud it as a visually friendly gateway for unwilling readers.”

NEW YORK TIMES

“The Big Fish in publishing right now.”

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

“Kinney is right up there with J. K. Rowling as one of the bestselling children’s authors on the planet.”

INDEPENDENT

“One of the most successful authors in the world.”

FORBES

“In the publishing world, Kinney is a rock star.”

NPR

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Big Shot: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (16) 26/10/2021

by Jeff Kinney

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In Big Shot, book 16 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestsetlling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and sports just don’t mix.

After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he’s officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball.

Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won’t make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team.

As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg’s hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?

See the Wimpy Kid World in a whole new way with the help of Greg Heffley’s best friend in the instant #1 bestsellers Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s Journal, Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure and Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories!

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Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure 04/08/2020

by Jeff Kinney

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Adventure awaits!
From the imagination of Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic proportions. Join Roland and his best friend, Garg the Barbarian, as they leave the safety of their village and embark on a quest to save Roland’s mom from the White Warlock. Will our heroes survive? Find out in Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure!

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Wrecking Ball: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (14) 05/11/2019

by Jeff Kinney

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An unexpected inheritance gives the Heffley family a chance to make major improvements to their home. But they soon find that construction isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. When things get rough, will the Heffleys be able to stay ... or will they be forced to move?

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Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal 09/04/2019

by Jeff Kinney

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Rowley's best friend Greg Heffley has been chronicling his middle-school years in thirteen Diary of a Wimpy Kid journals . . . and counting. But it's finally time for readers to hear directly from Rowley in a journal of his own. In Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid, Rowley writes about his experiences and agrees to play the role of biographer for Greg along the way. (After all, one day Greg will be rich and famous, and everyone will want to know his life's story.) But Rowley is a poor choice for the job, and his "biography" of Greg is a hilarious mess. Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal offers readers a new way to look at the Wimpy world-one fans won't want to miss!

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth (Book 5) 31/10/2012

by Jeff Kinney

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Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up.
But 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 his best friend, Rowley, at his side.

Can Greg make it through on his own?
Or will he have to face the 'ugly truth'?

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Double Down: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK11) 01/11/2016

by Jeff Kinney

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The latest book in the phenomenally successful Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by bestselling author Jeff Kinney will go on sale on November 1, 2016. One of the most anticipated books of the year, tens of millions of fans all over the world eagerly await this newest instalment-the eleventh book in the series. There are now more than 165 million copies of the books in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series in print globally. Book eleven follows the enormous international acclaim of Old School, which debuted at the top of bestseller lists around the world and has remained at the top of the bestseller lists ever since it went on sale last November. Diary of a Wimpy Kid continues to dominate sales charts in 2016.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (Book 4) 31/10/2012

by Jeff Kinney

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It's the summer holidays, the weather's great, and all the kids are having fun outside. So where's Greg Heffley? Inside his house, playing video games with the shades drawn.

Greg, a self-confessed 'indoor person,' is living out his ultimate summer fantasy: no responsibilities and no rules. But Greg's mom has a different vision for an ideal summer . . . one packed with outdoor activities and 'family togetherness.'

Whose vision will win out? Or will a new addition to the Heffley family change everything?

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The Getaway: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK12): Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 12 07/11/2017

by Jeff Kinney

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Greg Heffley and his family are getting out of town. With the cold weather and the stress of the approaching holiday season, the Heffleys decide to escape to a tropical island resort for some much needed rest and relaxation. A few days in paradise should do wonders for Greg and his frazzled family. But the Heffleys soon discover that paradise isn't everything it's cracked up to be. Sunburn, stomach troubles, and venomous critters all threaten to ruin the family's vacation. Can their trip be saved, or will this island getaway end in disaster?

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Old School: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK10): Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Book 10 03/11/2015

by Jeff Kinney

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In the latest installment of the phenomenally bestselling�Diary of a Wimpy Kid�series, author-illustrator Jeff Kinney brings the series back to its roots, as Greg starts a new school year and faces a challenge he never could've imagined.
Life was better in the old days. Or was it?
That's the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn't cut out for an old-fashioned world.
With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, will Greg find a way to survive? Or is going 'old school' just too hard for a kid like Greg?
Readers love the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series - the USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Wall Street Journal, and #1 New York Times bestsellers:�
'In the publishing world Kinney is a rock star.'� NPR's 'Backseat Book Club'�
'Diary of a Wimpy Kid is bent on world domination.'� Time magazine�
'One of the most successful children's series ever published.'� Washington Post�
'A big hit with reluctant readers and anyone looking for a funny book.'� School Library Journal
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Cabin Fever: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK6) 31/10/2012

by Jeff Kinney

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Greg Heffley is in big trouble. School property has been damaged, and Greg is the prime suspect. But the crazy thing is, he's innocent. Or at least sort of.
The authorities are closing in, but when a surprise blizzard hits, the Heffley family is trapped indoors. Greg knows that when the snow melts he's going to have to face the music, but could any punishment be worse than being stuck inside with your family for the holidays?
READERS LOVE THE DIARY OF A WIMPY KID SERIES-The USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Wall Street Journal, and # 1 New York Times bestsellers:

'Jeff Kinney's Wimpy Kid is the new wizard of the book biz.' Parade magazine

'The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is the big fish in publishing now.' The Hollywood Reporter

'Diary of a Wimpy Kid is bent on world domination.' Time magazine

'One of the most successful children's series ever published.' The Washington Post

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The Last Straw: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK3) 31/10/2012

by Jeff Kinney

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Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways... somebody just better tell Greg's dad that. Frank Heffley actually thinks he can get his son to toughen up and he enlists Greg in organised sports and other 'manly' endeavours. Thus far, Greg manages to side-step his father's efforts, then comes the threat of military school and Greg realises, he has to shape up or ship out!

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The Meltdown: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (13) 30/10/2018

by Jeff Kinney

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When snow shuts down Greg Heffley's middle school, his neighborhood transforms into a wintry battlefield. Rival groups fight over territory, build massive snow forts, and stage epic snowball fights. And in the crosshairs are Greg and his trusty best friend, Rowley Jefferson.
It's a fight for survival as Greg and Rowley navigate alliances, betrayals, and warring gangs in a neighborhood meltdown. When the snow clears, will Greg and Rowley emerge as heroes? Or will they even survive to see another day?

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