Cover of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway (Book 12)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway (Book 12)

by Jeff Kinney

4.7
(68 ratings)
240 pages2017Penguin Random House Children's UKISBN 9780141385266

About this book

<p>Book 12 is the best yet in the brilliant, bestselling <i>Diary of a Wimpy Kid </i>series!<br><br><b>Greg Heffley and his family are getting out of town. </b><br><br>With the cold weather setting in and the stress of the Christmas holiday approaching, the Heffleys decide to escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation. A few days in paradise should do wonders for Greg and his frazzled family.<br><br>But the Heffleys soon discover that paradise isn't everything it's cracked up to be. Sun-poisoning, stomach troubles and venomous creatures all threaten to ruin the family's vacation.<br><br><b>Can their trip be saved, or will this island getaway end in disaster?</b><br><br>Whether a loyal fan already or new to the Wimpy Kid books, THE GETAWAY is the perfect book for young readers this Christmas. With engaging writing, hilarious illustrations on every page and an action-packed holiday-based plot, THE GETAWAY is a winner.<br><br>Praise for Jeff Kinney:<br><br>'The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's <i>Diary of a Wimpy Kid' - Sun</i><br><br>'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' - <i>Independent</i><br><br>'The most hotly anticipated children's book of the year is here -<i> Diary of a Wimpy Kid' - Big Issue</i><br><br>'Hilarious' - <i>Telegraph</i></p>

Publication Details

Publisher
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Published
2017
Pages
240
ISBN
9780141385266
Language
en

About Jeff Kinney

Jeffrey Patrick "Jeff" Kinney (born February 19, 1971) is an American game designer and author of children's books including the Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series. He is also attributed to be the creator of the children-oriented website Poptropica. Kinney attended Pittsburgh high school in Pittsburgh and currently lives in Tustin, California with his wife and two sons Will and Grant.

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