by Jeff Kinney
Part of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, book 5
First published 2010
Greg Heffley thought getting older would solve his problems. Instead, he discovers that growing up brings complications he never expected. Boy-girl parties create new social pressures he doesn't understand. Adults pile more responsibilities onto his shoulders. His body starts changing in ways that make him uncomfortable. Worst of all, his best friend Rowley isn't there to help him navigate these challenges. Greg must figure out how to handle middle school's increasing demands by himself. He faces situations that test whether he's really ready for the independence he always wanted. The reality of growing up forces Greg to confront some uncomfortable truths about what it means to leave childhood behind. He learns that maturity comes with a price he might not be willing to pay.
Genres: fiction, coming-of-age, contemporary, adolescence
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, fish-out-of-water
217 pages · Hardcover · Amulet books