Hot Mess : Diary of a Wimpy Kid #19

Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Hot Mess (Available in Hardcover and Paperback)

Format: Hardcover / Paperback
Pages: 240 
Date of Release: 15 January 2026 (PB)

Get ready for another laugh-out-loud adventure with Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess, the hilarious nineteenth book in the internationally bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. Packed with comedy, family chaos, cartoons, and Greg Heffley’s unforgettable observations, this summer vacation story is one of the funniest entries in the beloved series yet.

In Hot Mess, Greg Heffley is spending the summer trapped with his entire family in a tiny beach house where the heat, overcrowding, and nonstop family drama quickly turn the vacation into total disaster. Between awkward relatives, cramped spaces, and rising tensions, Greg realizes that too much family time can be a dangerous thing.

At the center of the family mystery is Gramma’s legendary meatball recipe, whose secret ingredients have been guarded for generations. As Greg digs deeper into long-hidden family secrets, misunderstandings and hilarious situations pile up. Will Greg finally uncover the truth before the vacation ends, or will he only make things even messier?

Filled with Jeff Kinney’s signature mix of witty storytelling and comic-style illustrations, this book delivers nonstop entertainment for young readers. With its relatable family situations, funny school-age humor, and engaging cartoon format, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess is perfect for reluctant readers, middle grade readers, and longtime fans of Greg Heffley’s adventures.

Like every book in the series, it combines:

50% words
50% cartoons
100% hilarious fun

Perfect for readers who enjoy humorous children’s books, illustrated novels, school stories, family comedy, and graphic-style fiction, this latest Wimpy Kid adventure guarantees big laughs from beginning to end.

Fans of Greg Heffley can also continue the fun with Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure and Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal.

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