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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (Book 3)

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Author: Jeff Kinney
Year: 2012
Language: en
Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780141347752
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (Book 3) by Jeff Kinney is published by Penguin Random House Children’s UK and was released on October 31, 2012. This edition features 240 pages and is presented in English. In this installment, Greg Heffley’s father is determined to transform his son from a “wimpy kid” into a more assertive version of himself, leading to a series of humorous and challenging situations. As Greg navigates his father’s plans for “manly” activities, he finds creative ways to avoid them, but the threat of being sent to military academy looms large.

Readers will discover a blend of words and illustrations that characterize the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, making it accessible and entertaining for young audiences. The narrative explores themes of family dynamics and the humorous trials of growing up, all while maintaining a light-hearted tone. This book continues the tradition of combining juvenile fiction with comics and graphic novel elements, ensuring that it resonates with fans of humorous stories.


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THE ONE WHERE GREG SHAPES UP

The third laugh-out-loud, fully-illustrated Diary of a Wimpy Kid book from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney! A global phenomenon with 250 million copies of the series sold worldwide!

Greg Heffley‘s dad is on a mission! He’s decided it’s time for this wimpy kid to become, well, less wimpy and has planned lots of “manly” activities for him and his son.

Greg somehow manages to find ways to get out of most of them, but when his dad threatens to send him to a military academy, Greg realises he’s going to have to somehow shape up … or get shipped out!

WHAT’S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID?
50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious!
Stories that all readers can’t wait to get their hands on
Laughter guaranteed!

*BRAND NEW* DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE DEEP END IS OUT NOW!

And DON’T MISS an all-new fantasy from Greg’s best friend in Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure, the follow-up to the instant #1 bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s Journal.

‘Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children’s authors on the planet’ Independent

Have you read all the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot – THE BRAND NEW NOVEL COMING SOON – PRE-ORDER NOW!!

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Publisher: Penguin Random House Children’s UK. Year: 2012.
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ISBN-13: 9780141347752.
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Language: en. Pages: 240.

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