Diary of a Wimpy Kid Books in Order
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Jeff Kinney's illustrated comic-novel series follows middle-schooler Greg Heffley as he chronicles his everyday misadventures with family and friends in his journal. Each installment is a largely self-contained, cartoon-filled diary, with events unfolding in roughly chronological sequence across Greg's school years.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2007 · Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a children's illustrated novel written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney. It is the first book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid…
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Jeff Kinney
Greg's summer was ruined by a humiliating secret, and the only other person who knows is his older brother Rodrick, who never lets him forget it. As…
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Jeff Kinney
Greg has to explain to his dad why he should not go to military school, and he also has to try to impress a girl, solve a sweet mystery, and try to…
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
2009 · Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days is a novel written by Jeff Kinney, an American author and cartoonist, and is the fourth book in the Diary of a Wimpy…
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth
2010 · Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth is a 2010 children's fiction book by American author and cartoonist Jeff Kinney, and is the fifth book in the…
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever
2011 · Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever is a 2011 children's book and the sixth in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, written by Jeff Kinney. It was released…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · Jeff Kinney
Greg Heffley is stressed about finding a date for the Valentine's Day dance at his middle school. He fears being left alone on the big night, and his…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Jeff Kinney
Greg Heffley and his family and friends return in Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 8, the eighth installment in Jeff Kinney's bestselling series. The book…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Jeff Kinney
A family road trip is supposed to be a lot of fun, but for the Heffleys, it quickly turns into a series of mishaps. The journey begins with hope but…
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School
2015 · Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School is the tenth book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney, preceded by The Long Haul and followed by…
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down
2016 · Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down is the eleventh book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. The book was unveiled during the 2016 Diary…
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway
2017 · Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway is the twelfth book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. It was introduced during the 2017 Diary of a…
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown
2018 · Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown is the 13th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. It was published on October 30, 2018. The…
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball
2019 · Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball is the 14th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. The story follows Greg Heffley, his mother…
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End
2020 · Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End is the 15th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. It was published on October 27, 2020. The…
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot
2021 · Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot is the sixteenth book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. It was published on October 26, 2021. The…
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Buy on AmazonDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde
2022 · Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde is the seventeenth book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. It was released on October 25, 2022.…
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer
2023 · Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer is the 18th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney. It follows Diper…
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess
2024 · Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess is the 19th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney. It serves as a sequel to…
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Buy on AmazonDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Party Pooper
2025 · Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper is the 20th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney. It serves as a sequel…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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Buy on AmazonDiary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book
2008 · Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules is a children's novel by American author and cartoonist Jeff Kinney, based on the FunBrain.com version. It is the…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Jeff Kinney
A book by Jeff Kinney described as funny and vivid, likely to make readers laugh and leave them wanting more. It is said to make even the humor of…
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Buy on AmazonDiary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal
2019 · Jeff Kinney
Rowley Jefferson, a middle schooler and friend to Greg Heffley, writes about his experiences in his first journal. He makes the decision to write a…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books in?
Publication order — Author Jeff Kinney and publisher Abrams/Amulet number the books in publication order, and readers widely recommend reading them that way Start with “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.”
How many books are in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series?
We list 24 books by Jeff Kinney , published between 2007–2025.
Where can I buy the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books?
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