The Last Straw
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 8–12 · 2009 · Est. 4 hour read

The Last Straw

Book #3 in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series

Greg must toughen up or face military school. Can he avoid his dad's plans?

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224 pages· 21,283 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Greg Heffley is in a bind. His father is determined to toughen him up, pushing him into sports and other activities. But Greg's wimpy ways are hard to shake. When the threat of military school looms, Greg must decide whether to change or find a clever way out. Will he rise to the challenge or find a way to stay true to himself? This hilarious adventure explores the lengths one boy will go to avoid growing up too fast, keeping readers laughing and guessing at every turn.

From the publisher

Let’s face it: Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Somebody just needs to explain that to Greg’s father. You see, Frank Heffley actually thinks he can get his son to toughen up, and he enlists Greg in organized sports and other “manly” endeavors. Of course, Greg is able to easily sidestep his father’s efforts to change him. But when Greg’s dad threatens to send him to military academy, Greg realizes he has to shape up . . . or get shipped out.

Greg and his family and friends, who make the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books a must-read for middle school readers, are back and at their best in this hilarious new installment of the series, which is sure to please current fans while attracting new ones.

This highly anticipated third book in the critically acclaimed and bestselling series takes the art of being wimpy to a whole new level.

At a glance
Format
Pages
224
Words
21,283
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
970L
Themes & topics
Books about family lifeBooks about middle schoolBooks about schoolBooks about familyBooks about parents
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.4
F&P level
~W
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
127979
Publication
Published
January 13, 2009
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781419741876

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