Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel - Author Jeff Kinney

Love is in the air… and Greg Heffley is panicking, in The Third Wheel, the seventh laugh-out-loud installment of Jeff Kinney’s bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, a school Valentine's Day dance throws Greg’s already complicated middle school life into complete chaos.

Desperate not to be left dateless, Greg scrambles to find someone, anyone, to go with him. Meanwhile, his best friend Rowley seems just as clueless, but things quickly take an unexpected turn. When Greg finally lands a date, it’s Rowley who gets caught in the middle.

Hilarious, awkward, and painfully relatable, this chapter of Greg’s story is filled with cringe-worthy moments, friendship drama, and unexpected twists, perfect for tweens navigating their own early crushes and social mishaps.

Why we (and schools) love it:

• Relatable Social Themes: Addresses friendships, peer pressure and first crushes with honesty and humour.
• Visually Engaging: Short text paired with comic-style drawings helps ESL learners and reluctant readers stay engaged.
• Encourages Social-Emotional Learning: Sparks valuable discussions around empathy, exclusion, and growing up.

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