by Jeff Kinney
Part of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, book 14
First published 2019
Greg Heffley thinks his family hit the jackpot when they receive an unexpected inheritance. The money means they can finally fix up their house and make all the improvements they've dreamed about. Greg imagines how great everything will be once the renovations are complete. But as soon as the construction begins and the walls start coming down, everything goes wrong. The family discovers rotten wood hiding in the structure. Toxic mold spreads through the rooms. Unwelcome critters move in and make themselves at home. Even worse problems lurk beneath the surface, making Greg wonder if they've made a terrible mistake. The renovation project that was supposed to improve their lives becomes a nightmare that threatens to destroy everything. As the problems pile up and the dust settles around them, Greg and his family face a difficult question. Will they be able to salvage their home and stay in town, or will the disaster force them to pack up and leave everything behind?
Genres: fiction, family-life, humor, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
226 pages · Kindle Edition · Amulet Books