Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Last Straw

Greg Heffley is back - and his dad is fed up with his wimpy ways - in Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Last Straw, the first volume of the Untitled series. Middle-school life for Greg means navigating awkward moments, dodging chores, and trying to stay one step ahead of his father Frank’s latest schemes to toughen him up. From ill-fated New Year’s resolutions to attempts at organized sports, Greg’s journal-style storytelling captures every mortifying detail with unfiltered honesty and deadpan wit. This children’s humor book paints a vivid picture of family dynamics where a father-son battle of wills escalates in hilarious fashion.

When Frank’s patience wears thin, he delivers an ultimatum that changes everything: a threat to enroll Greg in a rigid military academy. Suddenly, all those little rebellions and half-hearted efforts aren’t so funny. Greg must figure out how to dodge this looming disaster without actually changing who he is. The Last Straw blends cringe-worthy middle-grade humor with a relatable story of growing up, all delivered in Jeff Kinney’s signature hybrid of text and cartoons.