Hard Luck (Diary of a Wimpy Kid book 8)
Jeff Kinney
Winner of the Nickelodeon 2014 Kids Choice Awards for ‘Favourite Book’*
The Wimpy Kid is back! In the most hotly-anticipated children’s book release of the year, the hilarious, globally-bestselling and award-winning Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, sees BOOK 8 hit our shelves this November!
Greg Heffley’s on a losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg’s life destined to be just another hard-luck story?
Perfect for readers of 8+ and also reluctant readers. You can also discover Greg on the big screen in any one of the three Wimpy Kid Movie box office smashes.
Praise for Jeff Kinney:
‘The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ – Sun
‘Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children’s authors on the planet’ – Independent
‘The most hotly anticipated children’s book of the year is here – Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ – Big Issue
‘Hilarious’ – Telegraph
As well as being the international bestselling author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Jeff Kinney is also an online developer and designer. He is the creator of the children’s virtual world, Poptropica. Jeff has been named one of TIME magazine’s most influential people in the world. His original Diary of a Wimpy Kid was voted ‘Best Children’s Book of the Last 10 Years’ by UK readers. Jeff lives with his family in Massachusetts, USA.
Reviews
I kind of like this book.I think that children below 10 won't really enjoy this book. You can try reading it if your 10- It's just i didn't find as enjoyable as most people would. Happy Reading!!!!!!! Xx
Anonymous 11.04.2018
Star Reviewer
Friend loss and more, but super funny by two million
Anonymous 24.01.2018
Star Reviewer
I thought this book was good
Commander Gonzo Porridge-Oats 29.05.2025
I recommend it to anyone
Lady Blossom Tinkle 14.04.2025
This was a funny book.
Lieutenant Augustus Colly-Wobbles 01.02.2025
excellent
Master Augustus Sparrow 17.01.2025
I like it when he found Memows ring but he doesn't want the family to have a fight.
Viscountess Iggy Scratchings 16.01.2025
Funny
King Aardvark Mozzarella 15.01.2025
It is funny and silly! Diary of a wimpy kid is the best book I've ever read.
Princess Rose Vampire 08.01.2025
I liked it when Greg looks for the magic 8 ball but he finds Meemaw's diamond ring.
Superstar Tropical Postage-Stamp 09.12.2024
I enjoyed reading this book because with the story you can see the pictures too
Lady Fifi O’Doughnut 28.09.2024
The main character Greg's friend Rowley leaves him when they met a girl named Abigail who changes Rowley and Greg's life for a while.
Doctor Mistral Mozzarella 08.09.2024
Ferry fun
Princess Iggy Squirrel 08.09.2024
Greg tried to find a new friend
Don Geronimo Bungalow 05.09.2024
I liked its funniness and how there is lots of dilemmas in the story. I liked Rodrick. I would recommend it to people with a big sense of humour. I really like this book.
Constable Rapper Rollerskate 04.09.2024
Someone who has lost a best friend would relate to this book
Judge Amazonia Sequins 03.09.2024
Fun
Nurse Daisy Chipperfield 03.09.2024
I love this book It was so good Read this winning book It carry’s on from number 7
Judge Angel Bumblebee 01.09.2024
I liked how stupid Greg is because he used a magic 8 ball in tests. Another great book by Jeff Kinney. It was really funny.
Prince Hank Remmington 31.08.2024
I love the part where Greg thought the magic ball was fake but the magic ball lead to his grandmas missing ring. I wonder will he give it back
General Diamond Vegas 31.08.2024
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