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When winter’s chill and the bustle of Christmas approach, the Heffley family plans a tropical island escape for fresh air and relief. Though the trip promises sunshine and relaxation, it quickly turns into a series of comedic mishaps: sunburn, stomachaches, and encounters with hostile wildlife threaten to ruin the vacation. Will the family’s holiday plans survive the island’s surprises, or will their getaway become a disaster they’ll never forget?
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Jeff Kinney
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