Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Hard Luck

Kinney, J. (2013). Diary of a wimpy kid: hard luck. New York: Amulet Books. Greg Heffley has officially lost his best friend Rowley to a girl! When Rowley gets a girlfriend he no longer has time to hang out with Greg. Greg quickly realizes that finding a new best friend in middle school is not so easy. Tired of struggling Greg turns to a Magic 8 Ball to help him make all his life changing decisions. The plot of the story is realistic and readers can identify with Greg’s struggles as he loses Rowley. Many middle school boys know what it is like to lose a friend because of a girl. This situation not only happens to boys, girls also experience this when their friends get boyfriends. The plot has an added comic twist when Greg decides to leave destiny to his Magic 8 Ball. Not only is the plot realistic, but so is the setting. Greg’s middle school and home are perfect for this story as we follow Greg and his everyday struggles to find his place. If you liked Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Hard Luck look for Middle School The Worst Years Of My Life by James Patterson.