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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (Book 4)

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, by Jeff Kinney, follows Greg Heffley as he navigates his summer vacation, aiming for a lazy break with video games and leisure. However, Greg's mother has other plans for an active family summer, leading to a series of humorous challenges and misadventures. As Greg copes with these expectations, he experiences the ups and downs of family life and friendships during the break.
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You might enjoy this book if you love humorous takes on the everyday adventures of growing up. In this instalment, follow the protagonist as he navigates the ups and downs of summer break, filled with relatable family dynamics and hilarious mishaps. Ideal for those who appreciate diary-style storytelling filled with quirky illustrations and witty humour.

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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 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 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.

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INFORMATION

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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