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In the fourth book of the popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Greg Heffley enjoys the great weather and the promise of a carefree summer. Though he relishes his indoor, video‑game‑filled days, his mother insists on a more active, family‑centered vacation. The tension escalates as a new addition to the Heffley household arrives, threatening to upset the balance between Greg’s idealized plans and his mom’s vision for togetherness.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Jeff Kinney
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