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The Ugly Truth
Series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
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The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney explores the challenges and surprises of growing up through the eyes of Greg Heffley. Greg has always been eager to grow up, but now he wonders: is getting older really all it’s cracked up to be?
Greg suddenly finds himself dealing with the pressures of boy-girl parties, increased responsibilities, and the awkward changes that come with getting older—all without his best friend, Rowley, at his side. Can Greg make it through on his own? Or will he have to face the ugly truth?
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781419741890
Publisher: Abrams
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 09 November 2010
Country: United States
Imprint: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 390g
Pages: 217
About the Author
Jeff Kinney is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and five-time Nickelodeon Kids&; Choice Award winner for Favorite 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 Plainville, Massachusetts, where he owns a bookstore, An Unlikely Story.
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