Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway is a perfect read for kids and adults who enjoy hilarious and easy-to-read books. This book follows the hilarious adventure of Greg Heffley and his family, as they escape the cold to a tropical island but get more than they bargained for. With 50% words and 50% cartoons, this book is perfect for readers who are looking for a light and entertaining read.

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'The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid' - Sun Greg Heffley and his family are getting out of town in the twelfth instalment of Jeff Kinney's bestselling series.The only holidays I want to hear about are the ones where things went WRONG. That way, I don't feel bad about missing out. With the cold weather setting in and the stress of the Christmas holiday approaching, the Heffleys decide to escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation.A few days in paradise should do wonders for Greg and his frazzled family.But they soon discover that paradise isn't everything it's cracked up to be. Sun-poisoning, stomach troubles and venomous creatures all threaten to ruin the family's vacation.Can their trip be saved, or will this island getaway end in disaster?Whether a loyal fan already or new to the Wimpy Kid books, THE GETAWAY is the perfect book for young readers of 7+, whether they love to read or need a bit more encouragement.With engaging writing, hilarious illustrations on every page and an action-packed holiday-based plot, THE GETAWAY is a winner.'Hilarious' - TelegraphPraise for Jeff Kinney:'The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid' - Sun'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' - Independent'The most hotly anticipated children's book of the year is here - Diary of a Wimpy Kid' - Big Issue

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