The Ugly Truth (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Collection, #5) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid)

by Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth is the massively funny fifth title in the highly-illustrated, bestselling and award-winning Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. Perfect for both boys and girls of 8+, reluctant readers and all the millions of devoted Wimpy Kid fans out there. You can also discover Greg on the big screen in any one of the three Wimpy Kid Movie box office smashes.



The massively funny fifth book in the bestselling and award-winning Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.

Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older really all it's cracked up to be?

Suddenly Greg is dealing with the pressures of boy-girl parties, increased responsibilities, and even the awkward changes that come with getting older. And after a fight with his best friend Rowley, it looks like Greg is going to have to face the "ugly truth" all by himself . . .



Praise for Jeff Kinney and the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series:

'The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series' - Sun

'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' - Independent

'Hilarious!' - Sunday Telegraph

'The most hotly anticipated children's book of the year is here - Diary of a Wimpy Kid' - The Big Issue



As well as being an international bestselling author, Jeff Kinney is also an online developer and designer. He is the creator of the children's virtual world, poptropica where you can also find the Wimpy Kid boardwalk. He was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2009. He lives with his family in Massachusetts, USA.

www.wimpykidclub.co.uk

• ISBN10: 0141331984
• ISBN13: 9780141331980
• Publish Date: 10 November 2010 (first published 9 November 2010)
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 23 July 2013
• Publish Country: GB
• Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
• Imprint: Puffin
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 240
• Language: English

Reviews

I know that the books in this series are supposed to be comical, fun and light-hearted (which they are) and aren't meant to be taken seriously, but the plot is becoming stagnant.   

This is probably the only book where Greg learns a lesson from his experiences, which is not being in a hurry to grow up, but aside from that, his attitude and actions are terrible. I don't like how he treats Rowley, so I'm always happy when Rowley ends up winning at life. 

This is the last book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series that I own and while I might borrow the next book from the library or read it if it comes my way, I'm not in a hurry to continue this series.