Wrecking Ball (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #14)
224
Autobiography / Memoir • Fiction
Contemporary
2019
8-12 years
In Jeff Kinney's Wrecking Ball, part of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, the protagonist's family embarks on a home renovation project that unexpectedly spirals out of control. The story humorously explores the challenges and chaos that arise, as the family navigates unforeseen obstacles and mishaps.
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Wrecking Ball by Jeff Kinney continues the humorous and relatable diary adventures of Greg Heffley. Positive reviews applaud its engaging storyline and Kinney's signature wit, making it a hit among younger readers. However, some critics feel the plot is predictable and lacks depth. Overall, it's a fun read that appeals primarily to its target audience.
Wrecking Ball by Jeff Kinney delights readers who enjoy humorous, illustrated stories about family life and adolescence. Fans of Kinney's popular series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, will find the same relatable misadventures. Comparable to Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants series, this book appeals to pre-teens seeking laughter and lighthearted escapism.
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Wrecking Ball is the fourteenth installment in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney and was released in November 2019.
Before writing the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Jeff Kinney had aspirations of becoming a newspaper cartoonist.
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224
Autobiography / Memoir • Fiction
Contemporary
2019
8-12 years
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