Children's Fiction
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Books in Order
by Jeff Kinney
Jeff Kinney's illustrated novel series follows middle-schooler Greg Heffley's hilariously disastrous attempts to survive school, family, and adolescence — all recorded in his own handwritten diary. One of the bestselling children's series in history with over 250 million copies sold.
About the series
Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a New York Times bestselling illustrated novel series that follows middle-schooler Greg Heffley as he navigates the daily disasters of adolescent life, recorded in his own handwritten journal. Combining cartoon drawings with laugh-out-loud prose, the series has sold over 250 million copies worldwide and spawned multiple feature films and a Disney+ animated series.
Recommended reading order
Read the main numbered novels in publication order from Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2007) onward — each book follows Greg through a distinct chapter of his school and family life, and recurring characters and running gags accumulate across the series. The Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid spin-offs, narrated by Greg's best friend Rowley Jefferson, can be read independently at any point after the first book or two.
Reading order
21 books · Ongoing