Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck by Jeff Kinney is the eighth book in the series, and it explores the challenges Greg Heffley faces when his best friend, Rowley, gets a girlfriend and leaves Greg feeling abandoned. With his social life in turmoil, Greg turns to a Magic 8-Ball for guidance, hoping it will help him make decisions and navigate the tricky world of middle school.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel by Jeff Kinney is the seventh book in the series, and it dives into the tricky world of middle school romance, with Greg Heffley once again at the center of the chaos. This time, the story revolves around the upcoming school dance, which has everyone in a frenzy, including Greg. Determined not to be left out, Greg tries to find a date, but things don't go as planned.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney is the sixth book in the series, and it delivers a perfect blend of humor and relatable childhood experiences. This time, Greg Heffley finds himself in a sticky situation—literally. The story kicks off with Greg trying to raise money for Christmas, but things quickly spiral out of control when a harmless attempt to advertise his homemade snow shoveling business leads to a series of unfortunate events.
Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover is a romance novel that explores the complexities of love, loss and the challenges of emotional vulnerability. The story follows Tate Collins, a nursing student who recently moved in with her brother in San Francisco. She quickly meets Miles Archer, a handsome yet guarded pilot who lives across the hall. There is an immediate strong connection between the two, however Miles refuses to explore their connection because of his last relationship pains.
The Hate U Give is an amazing book that follows the story of Starr, an African American girl living in Garden Heights. Starr switches between her predominantly Black neighborhood and her predominantly white school. After witnessing her childhood friend Khalil get shot by a police officer, Starr decides to speak up against racism. Despite facing many challenges and intimidation, she eventually testifies and helps bring the perpetrator to justice. The book touches on themes of racism and the power of speaking out.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney is the hilarious sequel to the popular series' first book. This installment continues the adventures of Greg Heffley, focusing on his tumultuous relationship with his older brother, Rodrick. As Greg returns to middle school, he faces typical adolescent challenges, but the story's heart is the dynamic between him and Rodrick.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney is the third book in the widely loved series, continuing the misadventures of Greg Heffley. This time, Greg's father, Frank Heffley, becomes more involved in his life, determined to toughen Greg up and make him more active. The story revolves around Frank's attempts to push Greg into becoming more "manly," whether through sports or military school threats.
Roz is a robot who finds herself stranded on an island, with no memory of how she got there and no idea how to survive. She takes to observing the wildlife around her, camouflaging herself in order to learn from the locals. Over time, she is able to understand the creatures, and begins to acclimate them to her robotic form. When it becomes clear that her makers are looking for her, and not kindly, Roz must convince the animals to help her evade the newer robots.
Exile from ShadowClan by Dan Jolly is a graphic novel extra of the Warriors series. This book explores what was happening in ShadowClan near the beginning of the first series. Following Firestar from when he was still an apprentice to when he became a young warrior. This book is from Nightpelt’s (Brokenstar’s previous mentor) perspective. Nightpelt has always had a bad cough, which caused him to eventually retire to the elders' den since he couldn’t hunt or fight.
Dog Man and Cat Kid is a graphic novel by Dav Pilkey, the fourth book of the Dog Man series. George and Harold start off by saying that they were reading a classic called East of Eden. In this book, there are people planning to make a movie about Dog Man. Dog Man is in charge of guarding a famous actress in the movie. Petey escapes jail again and takes Li'l Petey.
