Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney

In this humorous installment of a popular children's series, the protagonist, a middle-school boy, navigates the challenges of adolescence with a mix of awkwardness and misguided attempts at self-improvement. His father, concerned about his son's lazy habits, decides it's time for tough love, pushing him towards sports and other activities to toughen him up. The boy, however, has other plans, mainly involving his crush and finding ways to avoid his dad's new regime. Through a series of comedic mishaps and misunderstandings, he learns valuable lessons about responsibility, friendship, and the importance of being true to oneself.

The 9228th greatest book of all time

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Total Points: 66

Since this book was first published in 2009, there is a penalty of 56.0%. The age adjusted score is 29.04.

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