Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul By Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul Paperback – Book 9 in the Bestselling Series by Jeff Kinney

About the Book

Greg Heffley and his family pack up the car for a summer road trip, and nothing goes as planned. This ninth book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series turns a simple family vacation into one disaster after another, and it is exactly the kind of chaos that makes readers laugh out loud on every page.

About the Author

Jeff Kinney is a #1 New York Times bestselling author known for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. He has won six Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards for Favorite Book and was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. He also created Poptropica, once listed among Time’s 50 Best Websites, and now co-owns a bookstore called An Unlikely Story.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is perfect for kids ages 8 to 12 who enjoy funny stories, comics, and relatable family moments. It also works well for reluctant readers since the mix of short text and doodles keeps the pages moving fast. Parents looking for a book that gets their kid actually excited to read will find this one hard to beat.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul part of a series?
Yes, this is book 9 in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. You do not need to read the earlier books first, but reading them in order adds more context to Greg’s story.

What age group is this book best suited for?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul is written for kids ages 8 to 12, though many older kids and even adults enjoy it for a light, funny read.

Does this paperback include the original illustrations?
Yes, this paperback edition includes all of Jeff Kinney’s original doodle-style illustrations that appear throughout the story, just like the hardcover version.