Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (Book 9) by Jeff Kinney - Illustrated Paperback - Ages 8-12 - Bestselling Family Road Trip Comedy

Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780141354224 Publisher: Puffin Age Range: 8-12 years Overview: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul is the ninth instalment in Jeff Kinney's phenomenally popular series, following reluctant road-tripper Greg Heffley as his family's "authentic" summer holiday spirals into chaos. Told through Greg's hilarious diary entries and trademark cartoons, this brand-new paperback suits middle-grade readers aged 8-12. Packed with petrol-station disasters, runaway livestock and family bickering, it's an ideal gift for reluctant readers and devoted Wimpy Kid fans, combining laugh-out-loud comedy with genuine warmth. About the Book: Greg Heffley's mum decides the family needs an "authentic" summer road trip rather than another holiday in front of the television. What follows is a comedy of errors: cramped car journeys, grim petrol-station bathrooms, aggressive seagulls, a fender bender and, memorably, a runaway pig. Kinney's diary-style narration and simple, expressive cartoons make the mounting disasters instantly visual and easy for young readers to follow, keeping the pace fast and the laughs constant. Beneath the slapstick, the book captures the real texture of family holidays — the bickering, the boredom, and the unexpected moments of togetherness that come from being stuck with each other for days. Greg's self-absorbed, exaggerated perspective drives the humour, but also lets readers see how growing up means learning resilience when plans go wrong. As part of the ongoing series, The Long Haul continues Greg's story while working perfectly as a standalone adventure, making it an easy entry point for new readers and a satisfying read for fans. Its short chapters, large type and heavily illustrated pages make it especially appealing to reluctant or younger readers, while its wit keeps older children and adults entertained too. Key Benefits: Ninth book in the internationally bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, loved by millions o