In this fourteenth installment of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Greg Heffley and his family inherit a sudden windfall of money following the death of a distant relative. They decide to use the funds to renovate their house, but the construction project quickly devolves into chaos. Greg deals with a sequence of structural disasters, including toxic mold, a wasp infestation, and a concrete pour gone wrong. As walls are torn down and the kitchen is gutted, the Heffleys face zoning board disputes and tension with their neighbors, eventually leading to a decision about whether to stay in their neighborhood or move away entirely.
Middle-grade readers and fans of graphic novels read this book for its blend of slapstick humor and cynical observations about family life. It appeals to children who relate to Greg’s social anxieties and his frustration with domestic instability. Readers walk away with a comedic look at the logistical nightmares of home improvement and the realization that physical changes to a house do not necessarily fix the internal dynamics or social hurdles of a middle schooler's life.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2019
- Language
- EN
