# Title Date ISBN Diary of a Wimpy Kid April 1, 2007 ISBN 978 - 0 - 8109 - 9313 - 6 The introduction to the series introduces the protagonist, Greg Heffley, his best friend Rowley, his middle school problems, Halloween, and the Cheese Touch. Rodrick Rules February 1, 2008 ISBN 978 - 0 - 8109 - 9473 - 7 Greg must stop Rodrick from revealing the secrets that had happened last summer. The Last Straw January 13, 2009 ISBN 978 - 0 - 8109 - 7068 - 7 When Greg 's father threatens to send Greg to a military academy, Greg must find a way to stop this from happening. Dog Days October 12, 2009 ISBN 978 - 0 - 8109 - 8391 - 5 Summer is here, but when the family has not that much money to go to the beach (money is tight at that time), it might not be the best summer ever. 5 The Ugly Truth November 9, 2010 ISBN 978 - 0 - 8109 - 8491 - 2 Greg is growing up, and he will have to face the challenges of this period (like changing dentists, and a school lock - in). 6 Cabin Fever November 15, 2011 ISBN 978 - 1 - 4197 - 0223 - 5 The family is stranded in the house as snow begins to fall. 7 The Third Wheel November 13, 2012 ISBN 978 - 1 - 4197 - 0584 - 7 The Valentine 's Day dance is coming up, and Greg has no one go with. But when Michael Sampson (Abigail 's date. He actually lied to her) will not be going, things turn around. 8 Hard Luck November 5, 2013 ISBN 978 - 1 - 4197 - 1132 - 9 Greg 's friend count is dropping as Rowley now has a girlfriend, named Abigail (continuing the last book). 9 The Long Haul November 4, 2014 ISBN 978 - 1 - 4197 - 1189 - 3 This is the family 's second summer trip, but instead, it 's a road trip. But with the Heffleys, you know what to expect from this disaster. 10 Old School November 3, 2015 ISBN 978 - 1 - 4197 - 1701 - 7 The neighborhood is going to cut electricity for the weekend, and as the family 's car has a fender bender, it forces Greg to go to the farm trip. Will Greg survive the electricity - free days? 11 Double Down November 1, 2016 ISBN 978 - 1 - 4197 - 2344 - 5 Greg 's mom wants him to do something else than video games, so he makes a movie in collaboration with Rowley and joins the music program. 12 The Getaway November 7, 2017 ISBN 978 - 1 - 4197 - 2545 - 6 Instead of celebrating the holidays at home, Greg and his family head on an tropical vacation to a resort. But what first starts as an relaxing trip, later turns into a Christmas nightmare. Will Greg be able to turn this vacation around?
how many books are there in the diary of a wimpy kid series
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