THE ONE WHERE IT ALL BEGINS!
The first book in the global phenomenon from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney - 250 million copies of the series sold worldwide!
'Let me get something straight: this is a JOURNAL not a diary... The other thing I want to clear up right away is that this was MOM's idea, not mine.'
Things aren't going well for Greg Heffley.
He's been thrust into a new school where undersize weaklings share the corridors with kids who are taller, meaner and already shaving.
Along with his friend Rowley, Greg's desperate to prove his new maturity, which only going up a grade can bring. But when Rowley's star starts to rise, will Greg be able to reach the same heights of popularity as his best friend?
WHAT'S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID?
50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious!
Stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on
Laughter guaranteed!
LOOK OUT FOR:
Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2 in August 2026!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Fight or Flight (Book 21) in October 2026!
Have you read all the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Overlode
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper
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This is Book 1 in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series. See all Diary of a Wimpy Kid books here.
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Jeff Kinney Biography
Jeff Kinney is an American cartoonist and author of children’s books, including the series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid. He even appeared in the film of Diary of a Wimpy Kid as Holly Hill’s father.
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The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
