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"Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw" is a comedic children's novel written by American author Jeff Kinney and published in 2009. It is the third book in the widely successful "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series, presented as the illustrated diary of middle school student Greg Heffley. The narrative follows Greg's attempts to change his lazy ways as his father threatens to send him to a military academy. The novel targets middle-grade readers with its episodic plots and epistolary format.
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What number is The Last Straw in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series?
The Last Straw is the third book in Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, following the original 2007 book and 2008's Rodrick Rules. Published in 2009, it continued the series' signature diary format with handwritten text and cartoon illustrations.
What is the main plot of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw?
The Last Straw follows Greg Heffley as his father, Frank, threatens to send him to military school out of frustration with Greg's lazy habits. The 2009 novel features Greg's disastrous attempts to impress a girl named Holly Hills and his failed efforts in soccer and scouting to prove his father wrong.
Who is Holly Hills in The Last Straw?
Holly Hills is a popular girl at Greg Heffley's school who becomes his crush in The Last Straw, the third Wimpy Kid book. Greg's awkward and ultimately unsuccessful attempts to get her attention are among the comedic highlights of Jeff Kinney's 2009 novel.
Does Greg's dad actually send him to military school in The Last Straw?
In the book, Frank Heffley threatens to send Greg to Spag Union Military Academy as a disciplinary measure, which drives much of Greg's behavior throughout the story. Jeff Kinney's 2009 installment uses this father-son conflict as its central comedic premise.
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