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The highly anticipated third book in the critically acclaimed and bestselling series takes the art of being wimpy to a whole new level.

Lets face it: Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Somebody just needs to explain that to Gregs father. You see, Frank Heffley actually thinks he can get his son to toughen up, and he enlists Greg in organized sports and other manly endeavors. Of course, Greg is able to easily sidestep his fathers efforts to change him. But when Gregs dad threatens to send him to military academy, Greg realizes he has to shape up . . . or get shipped out.

Greg and his family and friends, who make the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books a must-read for middle school readers, are back and at their best in this hilarious new installment of the series, which is sure to please current fans while attracting new ones.

Publishers Weekly-1/19/2009:

The third book in this genre-busting series is certain to enlarge Kinneys presence on the bestseller lists, where the previous titles have taken up residence for the past two years. Kinneys spot-on humor and winning formula of deadpan text set against cartoons are back in full force. This time, Greg starts off on New Years Day (he resolves to help other people improve, telling his mother, I think you should work on chewing your potato chips more quietly) and ends with summer vacation. As he fends off his fathers attempts to make him more of a man (the threat of military school looms), Gregs hapless adventures include handing out anonymous valentines expressing his true feelings (Dear James, You smell), attempting to impress his classmate Holly and single-handedly wrecking his soccer teams perfect season. Kinney allows himself some insider humor as well, with Greg noting the racket childrens book authors have going. All you have to do is make up a character with a snappy name, and then make sure the character learns a lesson at the end of the book. Greg, self-centered as ever, may be the exception proving that rule. Ages 812. (Jan.)

F&P level: T

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(5 stars) - The Last Straw
This series of books are one of the best I've ever read in children books....My kids love them also

(5 stars) - excellent for children
I bought this book for my 10 year old niece, who loved the book and is anxiously awaiting mor wimpy kid stories to follow.

(5 stars) - Greg hits on the REAL feelings of boys and it's funny!
The author Jeff Kinney hits on the REAL feelings of boys! And every reader will remember many of these normal and awkward situations and laugh.
This series is hysterical and satirical but in no way mean spirited.
It's a great way to get boys to love reading!
P.J. Duval
Author of the Novels
The Adventures of Nicki in Wolf Creek &
The Secret Clubhouse (Adventures of Nicki)
[...]
The Secret Clubhouse: The Adventures of Nicki

(5 stars) - Funny Account on the Perils of Middle School
After reading about the Wimpy Kid series in an article on NPR's website, I decided to pick up a copy to see what it was all about. The story follows the adventures of Greg and his thoughts on day to day middle school life. His two brothers primarily offer annoyance to his daily existence. He and his main man Rolley stick together through various trials and experiences. A running theme once Greg's mother passes laundry responsibilities to him is his refusal to wash laundry and instead increasingly wear the least dirty cloths and least undesirable clothing options. Each adventure leads the reader want to find out what the next will be. The illustrations add humor and context as well. The book is entertaining, humorous, and a quick read.

(5 stars) - Another Excellent Addition to the Series!
I picked up the first book just after the fourth had been released and I was pleasantly surprised! I went back and purchased the second, then the third...and each time the book has been funnier than the last!

I would recommend these books to anyone who remembers middle school.

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