The Getaway
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017 · Est. 3.5 hour read

The Getaway

Written by Jeff Kinney

Book #12 in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series

A tropical getaway turns chaotic with unexpected troubles threatening a family's vacation.

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224 pages· 18,013 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 920L
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Bookroo's summary

Greg Heffley and his family flee winter's chill for a tropical island escape. But paradise quickly unravels as sunburns, stomach woes, and dangerous critters threaten their dream vacation. Can they salvage their trip, or will it end in disaster? Discover the unexpected twists in this family adventure.

From the publisher

Greg Heffley and his family are getting out of town.

With the cold weather and the stress of the approaching holiday season, the Heffleys decide to escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation. A few days in paradise should do wonders for Greg and his frazzled family.

But the Heffleys soon discover that paradise isn’t everything it’s cracked up to be. Sun poisoning, stomach troubles, and venomous critters all threaten to ruin the family’s vacation. Can their trip be saved, or will this island getaway end in disaster?

At a glance
Format
Pages
224
Words
18,013
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
920L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~6
F&P level
~V
Publication
Published
November 7, 2017
Publisher
Amulet Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781419741982

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