The book kicks off with a middle school nightmare: Greg's best friend, , has officially ditched him for a girlfriend, Abigail. Suddenly, Greg is a "third wheel" and has to face the terrors of middle school alone—like walking to school without anyone to scout for dog poop on the sidewalk.

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Desperate to change his fortunes, Greg discovers a and decides to let chance make all his big life decisions. From joining the Yearbook Club to trying to survive the wild Mingo kids in the woods, Greg’s luck is tested at every turn. Why We Love This Installment

We finally get a deep dive into Greg’s mom’s side of the family. The Easter gathering at Gramma’s house is pure chaos, featuring a search for a missing diamond ring that brings out the "best" in his greedy relatives.

Greg’s attempt to use "reverse psychology" on his parents to get a phone—and the immediate disaster that follows—is classic Wimpy Kid gold.