by Jeff Kinney
Part of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, book 19
First published 2024
Greg Heffley thought summer vacation would mean freedom from middle school drama. Instead, he finds himself trapped in a tiny beach house with his entire extended family. The small space creates big problems as relatives pile in and temperatures soar. Every day brings new disasters as too many people try to share too little room. Greg stumbles onto a family mystery when he learns that Gramma has kept her famous meatball recipe secret for years. He decides to solve this puzzle and uncover other hidden family stories before vacation ends. But digging into family secrets proves trickier than expected. Greg must navigate crowded quarters, sweltering heat, and relatives who get on each other's nerves. His investigation threatens to make an already tense situation even worse. This nineteenth installment from bestselling author Jeff Kinney delivers Greg's most uncomfortable summer yet, where family bonds get tested by close quarters and rising tempers.
Genres: humor, contemporary, young-adult, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Beach House
Period: Summer Vacation
218 pages · Hardcover · Harry N. Abrams