Big Shot
by Jeff Kinney (Author/Illustrator)
Greg Heffley and sports just don’t mix.
After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he’s officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball.
Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won’t make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team.
As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg’s hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?
After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he’s officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball.
Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won’t make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team.
As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg’s hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series—Summary and Book Order
Series: Diary of a Wimpy KidReading level: 8+
Books in series: 21
Read in order? Yes
Website: wimpykid.com
Tags: comedy & humour cartoon friendship illustrated school boys realistic fiction family
Print series book list
Books in series order
1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2007)2. Rodrick Rules (2008)
3. The Last Straw (2009)
4. Dog Days (2009)
5. The Ugly Truth (2010)
6. Cabin Fever (2011)
7. The Third Wheel (2012)
8. Hard Luck (2013)
9. Long Haul (2014)
10. Old School (2015)
11. Double Down (2016)
12. The Getaway (2017)
13. Meltdown (2018)
14. Wrecking Ball (2019)
15. The Deep End (2020)
16. Big Shot (2021)
17. Diper Överlöde (2022)
18. No Brainer (2023)
19. Hot Mess (2024)
+ The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: How Greg Heffley Went Hollywood (2010)
+ The Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book (2011)