Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck

    Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck

    by Jeff Kinney

    Ages 8-142013
    Middle Grade

    Greg Heffley faces a string of unfortunate events and social challenges as he navigates middle school life without his best friend Rowley, who has found a new girlfriend. The story follows Greg's attempts to improve his luck and social standing while dealing with typical pre-teen problems like family dynamics, school pressures, and friendship issues. This installment in the series focuses on themes of resilience, self-reflection, and learning to adapt when circumstances change, while maintaining the series' signature humor through Greg's diary entries and comic-style illustrations.

    2013Published
    Genres: Humor, Contemporary Fiction, Diary Fiction, Coming-of-Age

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    Family, Friendship & Community
    Frequent
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Minimal
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Minimal
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    None
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
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    None
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