Diary of a Wimpy Kid #11 - Double Down

★ 4.0

Description

In Double Down, Book 11 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, the pressure’s really piling up on Greg Heffley.

His mom thinks video games are turning his brain to mush, so she wants her son to put down the controller and explore his “creative side.” As if that’s not scary enough, Halloween’s just around the corner and the frights are coming at Greg from every angle.

When Greg discovers a bag of gummy worms, it sparks an idea. Can he get his mom off his back by making a movie . . . and will he become rich and famous in the process? Or will doubling down on this plan just double Greg’s troubles?

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Age group

9-12

Genre

Comedy, Comics, Fiction

Publisher

Harry N. Abrams

Tags

#Comedy #Comics #Fiction #ByJeffKinney #Ages9-12

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★ 4.0

Double Down explores peer pressure, ambition, friendship, and the temptations of chasing an appealing idea without considering its consequences. Greg’s attempts to manage school life and his own interests are presented through cartoons, diary entries, and sharply timed misunderstandings. This makes the book a strong choice for middle-grade readers and reluctant readers who prefer visual, fast-paced fiction. Its strengths include accessible language, comic self-awareness, and familiar school dynamics. The mild limitation is that Greg’s unreliable viewpoint can make the lessons feel indirect and occasionally repetitive.