Reading Order
5 series · 32 books| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid | 2007 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Rodrick Rules | 2008 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Last Straw | 2009 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Dog Days | 2009 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | The Ugly Truth | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Cabin Fever | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | The Third Wheel | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Hard Luck | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | The Long Haul | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | Old School | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | Double Down | 2016 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 12 | The Getaway | 2017 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 13 | The Meltdown | 2018 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 14 | Wrecking Ball | 2019 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 15 | The Deep End | 2020 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 16 | Big Shot | 2021 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 17 | Diper Överlöde | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 18 | No Brainer | 2023 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 19 | Hot Mess | 2024 | Buy from Amazon |
Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid | 2019 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure | 2020 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories | 2021 | Buy from Amazon |
Wimpy Kid Non-Fiction Books
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diary of a Wimpy Kit Do-It-Yourself Book (Short Story) | 2008 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book Journal (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Greetings from Wherever You Are (Short Story) | 2014 | Buy from Amazon |
Jeff Kinney Short Stories/Novellas
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unaccompanied Minors ( With: Jon Scieszka) | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | A Fistful of Feathers (Short Story) ( By: David Yoo, Jon Scieszka) | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | My Parents Give My Bedroom to a Biker ( By: Jon Scieszka, Paul Feig) | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Diary of a Wimpy Trump (Short Story) | 2017 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Diary of Greg Heffley's Best Friend (Short Story) | 2019 | Buy from Amazon |
Jeff Kinney Anthologies
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guys Read: Funny Business | 2010 | Buy from Amazon |
Jeff Kinney is an American author, cartoonist, and producer best known for the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series. Born in 1971 in Maryland, Kinney worked as a developer and designer of children's educational games before pursuing writing. In 2007, he released the first "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" book, which became a global best-seller. The series, chronicling the misadventures of middle schooler Greg Heffley, has sold over 250 million copies worldwide. Kinney has received numerous awards for his work, including multiple Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards and a Parents' Choice Silver Honor. His books have been adapted into four live-action films and an animated television series. Kinney's success as a children's author lies in his humorous and relatable characters, coupled with his distinctive drawing style that captures the essence of middle school life. The series has been praised for its positive portrayal of childhood and its ability to entertain readers of all ages.