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Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Ugly TruthBook 5 in the bestselling series of novels in cartoonsby Jeff KinneySee other Children's Fiction click here New softcover book published 2010, 222 pages. Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older really all it's cracked up to be? Greg suddenly finds himself dealing with the pressures of boy-girl parties, increased responsibilities, and even the awkward changes that come with getting older - all without his best friend, Rowley, at his side. Can Greg make it through on his own? Or will he have to face the 'ugly truth'? There is no doubt that the endearing escapades of the ever self-absorbed Greg Heffley and his motley band of friends has got all his fans hanging out for the next instalment. Following on from the huge success of books 1-4, the DIY diary, the movie diary and the film itself, book number five The Ugly Truth will suck us all in with glee and giggles. The latest addition to the Wimpy Kids series which also includes Rodrick Rules and The Last Straw reveals more of the hazards of growing up before you're ready through the words and drawings in Greg Heffley's diary. About the author Jeff Kinney has worked as a newspaper designer and computer programmer, and at other occupations that do not hinge on physical prowess. He is now a number 1 New York Times bestselling author. He never intended to run Diary of a Wimpy Kid on the Web, but the opportunity came up to post his story on Funbrain.com as he was developing it. In 2009, Jeff was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. He spent his childhood in the Washington, D.C., area and moved to New England in 1995. Jeff lives in southern Massachusetts with his wife and their two sons. Diary of a Wimpy Kid was his first book, closely followed by Rodrick Rules and The Last Straw. The fourth book in the series, Dog Days, was published in late 2009. To see all books in the Wimpy Kid series - click here See other Children's Fiction sets and box sets click here Diary of a Wimpy Kid 5: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney
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