Even kids need to read their books in order, especially the wimpy ones!

What is the Diary of a Wimpy Kid?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a series of fiction books written by the American author and cartoonist Jeff Kinney. It’s a children series about the young and wimpy Greg Heffley, his best friend Rowley, and his middle school problems.

It’s also a series of movies based on those books, so read the books before seeing the movies!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Books in Order:


  2. Rodrick Rules – As Greg enters the new school year, he’s eager to put the past three months behind him … and one event in particular. Unfortunately for Greg, his older brother, Rodrick, knows all about the incident Greg wants to keep under wraps. But secrets have a way of getting out … especially when a diary is involved.
  3. The Last Straw – Frank Heffley actually thinks he can get his son to toughen up, and he enlists Greg in organized sports and other ‘manly’ endeavors. Of course, Greg is able to easily sidestep his father’s efforts to change him. But when Greg’s dad threatens to send him to a military academy, Greg realizes he has to shape up … or get shipped out.
  4. Dog Days – It’s summer vacation, the weather’s great, and all the kids are having fun outside. So where’s Greg Heffley? Inside his house, playing video games with the shades drawn. But Greg’s mom has a different vision for an ideal summer … one packed with outdoor activities and ‘family togetherness.’


  1. The Ugly Truth – Greg suddenly finds himself dealing with the pressures of boy-girl parties, increased responsibilities, and even the awkward changes that come with getting older – all without his best friend, Rowley, at his side. Can Greg make it through on his own? Or will he have to face the ‘ugly truth’?
  3. The Third Wheel – A dance at Greg’s middle school has everyone scrambling to find a partner, and Greg is determined not to be left by the wayside. So he concocts a desperate plan to find someone – anyone! – to go with on the big night.


  1. The Long Haul – A family road trip is supposed to be a lot of fun … unless, of course, you’re the Heffleys. The journey starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns. Gas station bathrooms, crazed seagulls, a fender bender, and a runaway pig not exactly Greg Heffley’s idea of a good time. But even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure and this is one the Heffleyswon t soon forget.
  3. Double Down – The pressure’s really piling up on Greg Heffley. His mom thinks video games are turning his brain to mush, so she wants her son to put down the controller and explore his ‘creative side.’ When Greg discovers a bag of gummy worms, it sparks an idea. Can he get his mom off his back by making a movie?
  4. The Getaway – With the cold weather and the stress of the approaching holiday season, the Heffleys decide to escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation. But the Heffleys soon discover that paradise isn’t everything it’s cracked up to be.

  1. The Meltdown – When snow shuts down Greg Heffley’s middle school, his neighborhood transforms into a wintry battlefield for an epic snowball fights. It’s a fight for survival as Greg and Rowley navigate alliances, betrayals, and warring gangs in a neighborhood meltdown.