Diary of a Wimpy Kid

In Hard Luck (Book 8 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series), Greg Heffley’s life takes a turn for the worse when his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, ditches him for a new girlfriend. Finding new friends in middle school turns out to be a tough task, leaving Greg to navigate the treacherous school hallways alone.

To change his fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his daily decisions over to a Magic 8-Ball. Will a roll of the dice or the magic sphere turn his life around, or is Greg destined for a long streak of hard luck? Packed with Jeff Kinney's signature humor and iconic stick-figure illustrations, this story explores the ups and downs of childhood friendships and taking chances.

Because it takes a refreshingly funny look at shifting childhood friendships and middle-school dynamics, showing how to bounce back from awkward situations with humor.

For dedicated fans of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, young readers navigating changing friendships, and anyone looking for a hilarious illustrated comic-style novel.