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Name: Cabin Fever
Rating: 4.504 (125 reviews)
Author: Jeff Kinney

Greg Heffley finds himself in a dilemma when a surprise blizzard locks the Heffley household inside their home. Accused of vandalizing school property, he knows he must prove his innocence when the snow melts. While the authorities close in, the holiday season turns the family’s small house into a testing ground for patience, humor, and surprise reunions. With the snow outside, Greg’s school buddy relationships and his own mischievous nature collide. The innately humorous style follows Greg’s journaling as he struggles to navigate the rules of the school and the unexpected hardships of a winter lockdown. Together, Greg and his family discover that sometimes the biggest lessons come from being stuck together, even when the outside world screams for their return.

First publish date: 2007

Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction

Authors: Jeff Kinney

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