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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (Book 4)
Series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
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See moreIt's the summer holidays, the weather's great, and all the kids are having fun outside. So where's Greg Heffley? Inside his house, playing video games with the shades drawn. Greg, a self-confessed 'indoor person', is living out his ultimate summer fantasy: no responsibilities and no rules. But Greg's mom has a different vision. Who will win out?
Book 4 in the phenomenally successful Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney.
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It's the summer holidays, the weather's great, and all the kids are having fun outside. So where's Greg Heffley? Inside his house, playing video games with the shades drawn. Greg, a self-confessed 'indoor person', is living out his ultimate summer fantasy: no responsibilities and no rules.
But Greg's mum has a different vision for an ideal summer - one packed with outdoor activities and 'family togetherness'. Whose vision will win out? Or will a new addition to the Heffley family change everything?
Find out in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (Book 4) by Jeff Kinney, where summer takes an unexpected turn for the Heffleys.
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (Book 4)
It's the summer holidays, the weather's great, and all the kids are having fun outside. So where's Greg Heffley? Inside his house, playing video games with the shades drawn. Greg, a self-confessed 'indoor person', is living out his ultimate summer fantasy: no responsibilities and no rules. But Greg's mum has a different vision for an ideal summer - one packed...Paperback$1800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days receives praise for its humour and relatable depiction of summer vacations from a kid's perspective. Reviewers appreciate Jeff Kinney's ability to capture the awkwardness and everyday challenges of childhood, making it a hit with both young readers and parents. The book is noted for maintaining the series' engaging style and laugh-out-loud moments.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780143304951
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 October 2009
Country: Australia
Imprint: Puffin
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 234g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Jeff Kinney is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and a five-time Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award winner for Favourite Book. Jeff has been named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. He is also the creator of Poptropica, which was named one of Time magazine's 50 Best Websites. He spent his childhood in the Washington, D.C., area and moved to New England in 1995. Jeff lives with his wife and two sons in Massachusetts, where they own a bookstore, An Unlikely Story.
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