by Jeff Kinney
Part of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, book 4
First published 2009
Greg Heffley has mapped out the perfect summer vacation. He plans to stay inside his house with the curtains closed, playing video games without any responsibilities or rules. While other kids play outside in the beautiful weather, Greg embraces his identity as someone who prefers indoor activities. His mother has completely different ideas about how Greg should spend his summer break. She envisions a season filled with outdoor adventures and quality time spent together as a family. The conflict between Greg's lazy indoor paradise and his mom's active family bonding creates the central tension of his summer. A new member joins the Heffley household, potentially disrupting both of their competing visions. Greg must navigate between his desire for a responsibility-free summer and his family's expectations for meaningful togetherness.
Genres: fiction, family-life, humor, contemporary, comedy
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Period: 21st-century
218 pages · Paperback · Amulet Books