The Third Wheel

In the seventh installment of the beloved Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Greg Heffley faces the ultimate middle school challenge: the Valentine's Day dance. Parents will appreciate how the book humorously captures the anxieties and social pressures of pre-teen life, from finding a date to navigating friendships. Greg's attempts to use his best friend, Rowley, to secure a date for himself backfire in classic Wimpy Kid fashion, leading to a night of unexpected outcomes and a temporary houseguest in the form of Uncle Gary. The book is filled with Kinney's signature blend of text and cartoons, making it highly engaging for readers aged 8-12, particularly those who might be reluctant readers. It offers a lighthearted look at themes of friendship, social status, and the often-awkward journey of growing up.

The Third Wheel is the hilarious seventh book in the brilliant, bestselling and award-winning Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Perfect for readers of 8+ and all the millions of Wimpy Kid fans. Also now a box office-busting major motion franchise with the third Wimpy Kid movie, Dog Days released in the UK in August 2012!Love is in the air, but what does that mean for Greg Heffley?A Valentine's Day dance at Greg's school has turned his world upside down. As Greg scrambles to find a date, he's worried he'll be left out in the cold on the big night. His best friend, Rowley, doesn't have any prospects either but that's small consolation.Then an unexpected twist gives Greg a partner for the dance and leaves Rowley the odd man out. But a lot can happen in one night, and in the end, you never know who's going to be lucky in love . . . Share in the hilarious adventures of everyone's favourite wimpy kid, Greg Heffley, in the highly-anticipated seventh book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.Praise for Jeff Kinney:'The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid' - Sun'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' - Independent'The most hotly anticipated children's book of the year is here - Diary of a Wimpy Kid' - Big Issue'Hilarious' - TelegraphWinner of Blue Peter's Best Book of the Last 10 Years award.Jeff Kinney is an online game developer and designer, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author. Jeff has been named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Powerful People in the World. Jeff is also creator of Poptropica.com, which was names one of Time magazine's 50 Best Websites. He lives in Massachusetts, USA.