About This Book
In the 19th installment of the beloved Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Greg Heffley faces his biggest family challenge yet: a summer vacation with both his mom's and dad's relatives. What starts as a simple trip to Ruttyneck Island for Gramma's birthday quickly devolves into a comedic saga of family squabbles, social media aspirations, and a mystery surrounding a secret meatball recipe. Kinney's signature blend of text and cartoons captures the relatable chaos of extended family gatherings, making it a perfect read for children aged 8-12 who enjoy humor and stories about navigating tricky social situations.
Greg Heffley is caught in the middle as the two halves of his extended family come together in a sidesplittingly relatable summer story! When the Heffleys agree to spend summer break with both Mom’s and Dad’s relatives at the same time, they have to figure out how to be in two places at once. With Greg caught in the middle, can the Heffleys pull off the ultimate scheme? Or will their vacation turn into a hilarious hot mess?
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Discussion Prompts
1
What was the funniest part of the Heffleys' vacation? Why?
2
Greg's grandmother had a secret about her meatballs. Do you think it's okay to keep secrets from your family, especially if it's to make them happy?
3
Greg tried to become a social media star like Dazzle. What are some good and bad things about trying to be famous online?
4
The Heffleys had a lot of arguments during their trip. How do you think families can get along better, even when they have different ideas?
5
If you were Greg, would you have told the family about Gramma's secret at the end of the book? Why or why not?
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