About This Book
In 'Hard Luck,' the eighth installment of the beloved Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, middle-schooler Greg Heffley finds himself in a tough spot. His best friend, Rowley, has moved on, leaving Greg to grapple with loneliness and the daunting task of making new friends. Feeling like everything is going wrong, Greg humorously decides to abandon personal choice and let chance dictate his actions, using a Magic 8-Ball and dice to guide his day-to-day decisions. This book offers a relatable and funny look at the anxieties of middle school, friendship changes, and the universal desire for things to go your way. It's perfect for 8-12 year olds, especially reluctant readers, as the graphic novel format and humorous narrative make it highly engaging.
Greg Heffley's on a losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg's life destined to be just another hard-luck story?
Discussion Prompts
1
Have you ever felt like Greg, that you're on a 'losing streak'?
2
What are some good ways to make new friends when your old friends move on?
3
Do you think it's a good idea to let chance make your decisions, like Greg does? Why or why not?
4
How does Greg's relationship with Rowley change in this book?
5
What does this book teach us about luck versus making our own choices?
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