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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot (Book 16)

Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot (Book 16)

Subjects

  • Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
  • Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
  • Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
  • Comics and Manga - from Asterix to Zelda

Average rating

5 out 5

252 reviews

GREG HEFFLEY AND SPORTS JUST DON’T MIX.
After a disastrous competition at school, Greg decides that he’s officially retired from ANY kind of sport! That is, until his mom persuades him to give it one more go and makes Greg reluctantly agree to sign up for basketball.

Tryouts are a MESS, and Greg is sure he won’t make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg’s hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?

Reviews

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I just read this book and thought it was amazing. Greg and his friends keep on trying and trying at basketball until they finally win a competition. It tells you to never give up and keep on trying. I like basketball and I have gotten better since I read this book. I haven't given up but instead tried.

Countess Phoenix Pendragon 05.02.2025

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I would recommend this book because it is an easy read and it makes you laugh out loud. I would recommend this book to ages 7 to 11.

Dame Wanda Pendragon 30.01.2025

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I liked the book because Gregg tried a new thing (basketball) and even though he wasn't very good, he persevered. I would recommend the book to my friends because it was a good lesson in perseverance and how his family cheered him on.

Lady Daffodil Piano-key 06.01.2025

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It was ok, but I’m not that into sport, so I didn’t enjoy this one quite as much.

General Sapphire Mittens 22.12.2024

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Very funny

Doctor Tuesday Elephant 22.12.2024

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It's so funny

Baroness Bunny Menace 05.12.2024

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This book was so fun! I liked Edward Mealy because he has FINALLY spoken although the turtle lore is a tad bit sad. I loved the concept of going to church more fun because IT’S SO BORING YOU SIT THERE FOR A HOUR AND I ALMOST FELL ASLEEP ONCE IT’S SO AGGRAVATING. I loved when they made the sport called ‘RollerBowling’ it seems so exciting! But the 3 pointer that Greg mage was something I could never do.Also BEING TRADED BY YOUR OWN MOTHER IS ACTUALLY CRAZY SHE ACTUALLY NEEDS TO THINK ABOUT WHAT SHE JUST DID

Captain Flossy Turkey 19.10.2024

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I really enjoyed this book. Especially because it was about sports. My favourite character is Greg.

Coach Crocodile Armadillo 27.09.2024

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It was the best book I ever had and also Jeff Kinney really knows how to crack someone up. Greg heffly and Roderick heffly are my favourite characters in the whole book . I interested in this book because it is so funny. I would like to recommend this book to all readers

Sergeant Catapult Toothpaste 25.09.2024

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Fiction. My favourite character is Manny and I would recommend it to my friends.

Queen Fenella Manatee 08.09.2024

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I liked how the main character gets himself into basket ball and turns out to win a oustanding and important game,with a stunner.

Earl Pug Dangerous 08.09.2024

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Gregg goes to a basketball unit and doesn’t do well but he scores a crazy net at the end

Don Geronimo Bungalow 05.09.2024

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I really enjoyed reading this book thinking about how I used to not like sports very much until I scored a goal in a football match to make me fall in love with sports. I really liked Greg Heffley and Preet I would recommend this book a lot .

Prince Peanuts Elephant 03.09.2024

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Funny

Nurse Daisy Chipperfield 03.09.2024

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I really enjoyed it and I recommend it to others. It had some funny looking characters in it.

Prince Gator Moonlight 02.09.2024

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Quite funny my favorite character is Greg he is also the main character

Captain Mildred Skateboard 02.09.2024

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I’ve read a couple of these - I like how they are written as a diary

Chief Snoopy Squirrel 02.09.2024

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I love the book when Greg goes on the opposite team and makes the team his friends are on lose and make the team he is on win the match and they go out for ice cream for the win

General Diamond Vegas 31.08.2024

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It was very funny. Made me lol . It gives a positive message of perseverance. I would recommend this book to children aged 7 to 11

Major Binky Pawprint 29.08.2024

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it is a fiction book about a kid that enters a 2nd chance basketbll tounment and makes it into the finals.My favoute character was the mane kid gregory.

Doctor Aardvark Sheep-Dip 28.08.2024