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 Diary of a wimpy kid : hot mess (Diary of a wimpy kid)
 Author: Kinney, Jeff

 Publisher:  Amulet Books (2024)

 Classification: Fiction
 Physical Description: 217 p., ill., 23 cm

 BTSB No: 519848 ISBN: 9781419766954
 Ages: 8-12 Grades: 3-7

 Subjects:
 Diaries -- Fiction
 Humorous fiction
 Family life -- Fiction
 Vacations -- Fiction

Price: $20.98

Summary:
When the Heffleys agree to spend summer break with both Mom's and Dad's relatives at the same time, they have to figure out how to be in two places at once. With Greg caught in the middle, can the Heffleys pull off the ultimate scheme? Or will their vacation turn into a hilarious hot mess?

Accelerated Reader Information:
   Interest Level: MG
   Reading Level: 5.80
   Points: 3.0   Quiz: 551504

Reviews:
   Kirkus Reviews (12/01/24)
   School Library Journal (11/22/24)

Full Text Reviews:

School Library Journal - 11/22/2024 Gr 3–7—When Gramma's only birthday wish is that the entire extended family go on a trip to their childhood vacation spot without her, Greg finds himself crammed into a one-bathroom beach house with 12 people and a very snooty celebrity dog. As Greg's mom tries valiantly to engage everyone in stifling lighthouse tours and heated board game nights, the trip quickly devolves into a literal hot mess of sisterly squabbles, last-ditch sleeping arrangements, food fights, and even a family trip to jail. Kinney's trademark illustrations add comedic subtext to Greg's hapless stream-of-consciousness narration, and readers will both laugh at and sympathize with his plight. Additionally, readers will find plenty of laughs in familiar chaos agents like Uncle Gary, Rodney, and the twins. There's nothing particularly groundbreaking in this latest installment, but why "mess" with a good thing? Kids will be excited to read about Greg's latest woes. VERDICT Keep "Wimpy Kid" on the must-buy list.—Catherine Cote - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

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