Dog Days is the fourth hilarious instalment in Jeff Kinney’s bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, a must-read for middle-grade readers who love humour and relatable family drama. In this laugh-out-loud diary-style novel, Greg Heffley faces the trials of summer holidays — but while other kids are swimming, cycling, and soaking up the sun, Greg is perfectly content indoors, glued to his video games. Unfortunately for Greg, his mother has other plans, involving wholesome outdoor fun and enforced family bonding.
As Greg’s carefully constructed lazy summer begins to unravel, a string of disasters follows — from awkward trips to the pool to cringe-worthy moments at the country club. On top of everything, an unexpected new addition to the Heffley family threatens to upend Greg’s summer in ways he didn’t see coming. With Jeff Kinney’s signature humour, expressive cartoons, and spot-on observations about adolescence, Dog Days perfectly captures the highs and lows of school holidays from a kid’s perspective.
Ideal for fans of funny, fast-paced reads with plenty of illustrations, Dog Days is a brilliant pick for young readers and anyone who remembers what it’s like when your summer plans don’t quite go your way.
