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Diary of a Wimpy Kid

by Jeff Kinney

19 books Started 2007 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a Children's Fiction series by Jeff Kinney, made up of 19 books published between 2007 and 2024. It begins with Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2007), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Hot Mess (2024), spanning 17 years of storytelling.

19books
17years active
3decades
~0.9yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Diary of a Wimpy Kid 🏆 Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award 2014🏆 Hea Lasteraamat 2011🏆 Books I Loved Best Yearly (BILBY) Awards 2010🏆 Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award 2010🏆 Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award 2009🏆 Borders Original Voices Award 2007Full award history → 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Rodrick Rules 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Last Straw 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Dog Days 🏆 Goodreads Choice Award 2009Full award history → 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
5 The Ugly Truth 🏆 Books I Loved Best Yearly (BILBY) Awards 2011🏆 Goodreads Choice Award 2010Full award history → 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Cabin Fever Goodreads Choice Award 2011Full award history → 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Third Wheel Goodreads Choice Award 2012Full award history → 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Hard Luck 🏆 Prijs van de Nederlandse Kinderjury 2015Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA) 2014Full award history → 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Long Haul British Book Award 2014Goodreads Choice Award 2014Full award history → 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Old School 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Double Down 🏆 Prijs van de Nederlandse Kinderjury 2018Full award history → 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Getaway 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The Meltdown 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Wrecking Ball 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
15 The Deep End 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Big Shot 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Diper Överlöde 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 No Brainer 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Hot MessLatest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series?

Start with Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2007), the first book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series?

There are 19 books in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney, published between 2007 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series?

The first book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is Diary of a Wimpy Kid, published in 2007 by Jeff Kinney.

What is the latest book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series?

The most recent book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is Hot Mess (2024) by Jeff Kinney.

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About Jeff Kinney

Jeff Kinney is an American author, cartoonist, and producer best known for the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series. Born in 1971 in Maryland, Kinney worked as a developer and designer of children's educational games before pursuing writing. In 2007, he released the first "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" book, which became a global best-seller. The series, chronicling the misadventures of middle schooler Greg Heffley, has sold over 250 million copies worldwide. Kinney has received numerous awards for his work, including multiple Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards and a Parents' Choice Silver Honor. His books have been adapted into four live-action films and an animated television series. Kinney's success as a children's author lies in his humorous and relatable characters, coupled with his distinctive drawing style that captures the essence of middle school life. The series has been praised for its positive portrayal of childhood and its ability to entertain readers of all ages.

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