The Ugly Truth


by Jeff Kinney (Author/Illustrator)

Book Cover for The Ugly Truth

   Book 5   
Pages: 228
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 all on his own?

Recognition: Goodreads Choice Award for Middle Grade & Children's Books (2010); Queensland Books I Love Best Yearly (BILBY) Young Reader Nominee (2011); Winner West Australian Young Readers Book Award (WAYRA) (2012)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series—Summary and Book Order

Series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Reading level: 8+
Books in series: 14
Read in order? Yes
Website: wimpykid.com
Tags: comedy & humour  cartoon  friendship  illustrated  school  boys 

 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)
+   The Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book  (2011)
+   The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: How Greg Heffley Went Hollywood  (2010)