Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (Book 9) by Jeff Kinney - Ages 8-12 - Paperback

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 of readers worldwide.
• Fully illustrated, diary-style format that's brilliant for reluctant and emerging readers aged 8-12.
• Laugh-out-loud family road-trip story with genuine heart alongside the humour.
• Short chapters and large print make it an approachable, confidence-building read.
• Works as a standalone story or as part of a growing collection for series fans.
• A brand-new, ready-to-gift paperback ideal for birthdays, holidays or reading rewards.

About the Author:
Jeff Kinney is a #1 New York Times bestselling American author and cartoonist, best known for creating the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, which has sold over 250 million copies worldwide. He began his career developing the online platform Poptropica before moving into children's books. A six-time Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award winner, Kinney has also been named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People. He co-owns a bookshop, An Unlikely Story, in Massachusetts.

Why You'll Love This Book:
Fast, funny and instantly relatable, The Long Haul turns a disastrous family road trip into pure comic gold. With Kinney's trademark cartoons and diary-style wit, it's a guaranteed page-turner for young readers and a firm favourite for fans of the series.

Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly; this listing is for the UK edition paperback with the ISBN as shown.