Let’s be honest—Greg isn’t going to change his ways anytime soon. The only person who hasn’t figured that out yet is his dad, Frank Heffley, who’s determined to toughen his son up. From signing Greg up for organized sports to pushing him toward more “manly” activities, Frank is set on turning Greg into someone stronger and more disciplined.
Greg, of course, does everything he can to dodge these efforts. But when his dad starts talking about sending him to military school, Greg realizes he may actually have to change his behavior—or risk getting shipped off.
As the story unfolds—from New Year’s Day to summer vacation—Greg faces one disaster after another, from awkward Valentine’s Day notes and failed attempts to impress his crush to accidentally ruining his soccer team’s perfect season. Packed with Jeff Kinney’s signature mix of deadpan humor and comic-style illustrations, this hilarious installment continues the adventures of Greg, his family, and his friends—delighting longtime fans while welcoming new readers to the series.