The Getaway: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK12)

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The Getaway, part of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, follows the Heffley family on a tropical holiday that they hope will be a relaxing escape from their everyday lives. However, this anticipated paradise quickly turns into a series of comedic misadventures and chaotic situations. Facing everything from hectic travel plans to unexpected wildlife encounters, the family's trip is anything but relaxing, leading to humorous escapades and life lessons.
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You might enjoy this book if you love humorous stories filled with awkward family adventures and relatable, light-hearted mishaps. This children's book is perfect for those who appreciate a mix of laugh-out-loud moments and charming illustrations, capturing the chaos of a family getaway gone hilariously wrong.

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The Getaway: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK12)

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Readers won't be able to stop laughing as they join Greg and his family on a holiday trip to remember. To escape the stress of the holidays, the Heffleys decide to get out of town and go to a resort instead of celebrating Christmas at home. But what's billed as a stress-free vacation becomes a holiday nightmare.

The Getaway: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK12) takes you on a hilarious journey filled with unexpected twists and turns that challenge the Heffley family in ways they never anticipated.

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The Getaway: Diary of a Wimpy Kid is praised for its humour and ability to engage young readers with the ongoing antics of Greg Heffley and his family. The reviews highlight the book's entertaining and relatable depiction of holiday chaos, capturing the mishaps and challenges that make for an engaging read. It's generally well-received for its comedic take on family vacations gone awry.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143782797

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 November 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 212g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Jeff Kinney is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of the hugely popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. He's also a six-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 the bookstore, An Unlikely Story.

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