Double Down

In the eleventh installment of the beloved Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Greg Heffley finds himself under pressure from his mother to reduce screen time and explore his artistic talents. As Halloween looms, bringing its own set of anxieties, Greg stumbles upon an idea to make a movie, hoping it will satisfy his mom and perhaps even bring him riches and renown. This book continues the series' signature blend of humor and relatable middle-school dilemmas, presented in an accessible graphic novel format. Parents will appreciate the subtle commentary on screen time and creative expression, while kids will enjoy Greg's often misguided but always entertaining schemes.

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." As if that's not scary enough, Halloween's just around the corner and the frights are coming at Greg from every angle. When Greg discovers a bag of gummy worms, it sparks an idea. Can he get his mom off his back by making a movie . . . and will he become rich and famous in the process? Or will doubling down on this plan just double Greg's troubles?