Partypooper by Jeff Kinney: Is It Worth the Hype?

 

The book Partypooper by Jeff Kinney is the highly anticipated latest installment in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. For a bit of background, this book is the 20th book in the series! The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is a well loved book collection and a staple for many middle-grade readers.


Personally, I started reading this series in third grade and just never grew out of it. Every October, I tune in and read the latest book. This series follows a middle school boy named Greg Heffley. 


The book Partypooper follows Greg’s family and how they forget his birthday. Greg didn’t realize they forgot his birthday, because he just thought they were planning a surprise party for him. Word gets out in the neighborhood that some kid’s parents forgot their birthday, and now Greg’s mom is getting slandered on social media. 


To make it up to Greg, they throw him a “do-over” party. Gerg has big ideas for this party but his mom wants to have a different kind of party. Will this truly be Greg’s most epic party ever? Or will their ideas clash in a not-so-fun way? 


While this is happening, Greg is also trying to get hold of an ultra-rare trading card, which he can trade for up to $100,000. He forms a plan and asks everyone at his party to only bring packs of this trading card set. 


Compared to the other books in the series, I think this book’s plot is a bit bland and repetitive. However, the illustrations are great and make it more entertaining! I think it lives up to its expectations pretty well.


This book is hilarious and short, so it’s great for anyone looking for a light read. I highly recommend this book, even if you haven’t read the series before! Give it a try!

-Arshia

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  1. AleOctober 27, 2025 at 11:12 AM

    I had never read this book from Diary Of The Wimpy Kid. But how you tell it, it makes me curious on what its about. I will definitely check it out!

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