Big Shot

Written by Jeff Kinney

Book #16 in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series

Greg joins the worst basketball team. Can he turn their luck around or miss his big shot?

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226 pages· 17,480 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· 970L

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Bookroo's summary

Greg Heffley, convinced sports aren't for him, reluctantly joins a basketball team after his mom's encouragement. Landing on the worst team, Greg faces a season of slim chances. As the pressure mounts, the ball ends up in Greg's hands. Will he seize the moment or let it slip away? Discover if Greg can defy the odds and make his mark on the court.

From the publisher

In Big Shot, book 16 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and sports just don’t mix. After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he’s officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won’t make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg’s hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot? See the Wimpy Kid World in a whole new way with the help of Greg Heffley’s best friend in the instant #1 bestsellers Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s Journal, Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure, and Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories!

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