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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 → 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 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

Jeffrey Patrick "Jeff" Kinney (born February 19, 1971) is an American game designer and author of children's books including the Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series. He is also attributed to be the creator of the children-oriented website Poptropica.

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