The wait is over. Cabin Fever has finally arrived!
I've seen a lot of movies where a kid my age finds out he's got magical powers and then gets invited to go away to some special school. Well, if I've got an invitation coming, now would be the PERFECT time to get it.A big snowstorm has Mrs. Heffley and the boys snowed in. Greg is fearful that the police will be coming for him at any minute (it wasn't really vandalism - it just looks that way), Manny's reprogrammed the parental controls so that no one can watch any programs except his favorites, the basement's flooded and Rodrick moves into Greg's room, Greg has to care for Manny since Mom's glasses are broken (oops!), Dad's stuck in a hotel (cue the bubble bath, robe, slippers, and cable TV), and the power's out. Just a typical month in Greg Heffley's diary. Amidst the laughter, Jeff Kinney coaxes out a spirit of community, of giving, of Christmas, and family togetherness - whether Greg Heffley likes it or not.
Another great addition to the Wimpy Kid series!
One of the reasons I find the Wimpy Kid books so funny is that for all intents and purposes, I am Greg Heffley's mom (although my eyesight's better). I see myself in her character and I laugh and I'm thankful that my children are turning out OK in spite of me. ;) Hoping you have something to be thankful for, too.
Happy Thanksgiving!
And thanks to Abrams books for my review copy.
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