The Ugly Truth (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 5)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0810984911 ISBN 13: 9780810984912

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, 2010

Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older really all it’s cracked up to be?

 

Greg suddenly finds himself dealing with the pressures of boy-girl parties, increased responsibilities, and even the awkward changes that come with getting older—all without his best friend, Rowley, at his side. Can Greg make it through on his own? Or will he have to face the “ugly truth”?

About the Author:

Jeff Kinney is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and five-time Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award winner for Favorite Book. Jeff has been named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. He is also the creator of Poptropica, which was named one of Time magazine’s 50 Best Websites. He spent his childhood in the Washington, D.C., area and moved to New England in 1995. Jeff lives with his wife and two sons in Plainville, Massachusetts, where he owns a bookstore, An Unlikely Story.

From AudioFile:

As the school year starts, Greg Heffley is out to replace his former best friend, Rowley. Identifying a middle school buddy is tricky, as is navigating the family upheaval when Greg's mother goes back to school and when the extended family gathers at Grandma's for Uncle Gary's wedding. Transitions are hard! Ramon de Ocampo delivers with steady pacing and a mostly deadpan voice that is perfect for the story's outrageous events and Greg's running commentary on all that is happening in his life. In particular, de Ocampo's sarcasm as he delivers Dad's proclamations--"RESPONSIBILITY!"--underscores the humor in the adult/'tween relationship. A.R. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine