Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck (Book 8)

Jan 16, 2025 3:11 AM

Author:Jeff Kinney

THE ONE WHERE GREG NEEDS A NEW FRIEND

The eighth laugh-out-loud, fully-illustrated Diary of a Wimpy Kid book from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney! A global phenomenon with 250 million copies of the series sold worldwide!

Things haven't been going all that well for Greg Heffley recently.

For one thing, his best friend Rowley has a GIRLFRIEND, so now Greg is in the market for a new best friend. But after he's spent so long training him to be the perfect best friend, finding a 'new Rowley' won't be easy.

And to top it off, his family (including his feral cousins) are coming to stay. Can Greg improve his luck before it's too late?

WHAT'S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID?

50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious!

Stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on

Laughter guaranteed!

*BRAND NEW* DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE DEEP END IS OUT NOW!

And DON'T MISS an all-new fantasy from Greg's best friend in Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure, the follow-up to the instant #1 bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal.

'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' Independent

Have you read all the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End - the BRAND NEW Wimpy Kid book - out now!!

Reviews

Kinney is right up there with JK Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet

—— Independent

This is a gripping account of a descent into illness. Hones, engaging and grimly humourous, this offers a fresh slant on a much-covered subject

—— Becky Stradwick , Publishing News

Heart-felt and illuminating account of a young girl's battle with an eating disorder, told with perception and grim humour

—— The Bookseller

The story is deeply moving - unflinching in its realism, at times humourous and, ultimately uplifting. This is a thoroughly rewarding read taht should be made widely available to all teenagers

—— Carousel

A love story that tackles the reality of young adult depression in a thoughtful and sensitive way

—— Irish Independent

Suzuma's accomplished debut A Note of Madness, told the story of a gifted young pianist diagnosed with bipolar disorder and this sequence follows Flynn in his attempts to keep his life balanced between love, music and medicine

—— The Bookseller

Children will laugh and learn throughout Candyfloss, yet another fun book from the ever-popular Jacqueline Wilson

—— Preston Citizen

More emotionally charged and gripping writing from the award-winning Children's Laureate

—— Hull Daily Mail

Jacqueline Wilson captures exactly the intricate rituals of childhood

—— Daily Echo

Expect drama, crises, gripping plot and realistic narrative

—— Birmingham Post

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