The Deep End

by Jeff Kinney

Part of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, book 15

First published 2020

Greg Heffley faces his worst nightmare when his family decides to take a cross-country camping adventure. The Heffleys pack up and hit the road, expecting outdoor fun and family bonding. Their ambitious travel plans fall apart quickly, leaving them stuck at a rundown RV park that feels nothing like the vacation paradise they imagined. Greg watches his summer plans crumble as their temporary home becomes increasingly uncomfortable. Then the weather turns nasty. Rain pours down relentlessly, and floodwater begins rising around their campsite. The family realizes they might lose more than just their vacation as the water keeps climbing higher. Greg must figure out whether they can rescue what remains of their trip or if the rising flood has already ruined everything.

Genres: family-life, adventure, contemporary

Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking

Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family

Setting: RV Park

Period: Summer

226 pages · Kindle Edition · Amulet Books

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