Greg Heffley was ready to celebrate another birthday and thought nothing could go wrong. Until he discovered that his own family forgot the date and preferred to compete in a church pie contest instead of organizing a surprise party for him. Determined to make up for the fiasco, the unlucky boy plans a new celebration, but everything turns into a mess: unwanted guests, embarrassing games, and a difficult wish to fulfill — receiving the rare MicroCreatures card, which is worth a fortune and is everyone’s latest obsession in town.
While trying to cope with the public embarrassment of being “the boy forgotten by his mom,” since the failed birthday video went viral on social media, Greg faces typical pre-teen dilemmas: fear of growing up, the desire to be noticed, and the disappointment of seeing his plans turn into a disaster. In Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Party Pooper, the 20th volume of the best-selling series published by VR Editora in Brazil, Jeff Kinney proves that Greg’s universe remains timeless, full of blunders, irony, family chaos, and lots of humor.
“When you’re a kid, you have to make every birthday count because, before you know it, you’re grown up and the party is over.” (Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Party Pooper, p. 3)
Amid a lost cake, existential crises, and a treasure hunt worthy of a reality show, the diary-style narrative brings a comic and sharp perspective on life as it is: messy, exaggerated, and, above all, fun. Kinney also shares reflections with young readers on expectations, growing up, and what truly makes moments special. Party Pooper shows that the value of a celebration lies not in surprises or gifts, but in the people who stay close and provide support when everything goes wrong.
The Diary of a Wimpy Kid books have been translated into 62 languages and distributed in 74 countries. Over 275 million copies have been sold worldwide, and in Brazil alone, the series has surpassed 14.3 million copies sold.
Technical information: Title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Party Pooper Volume: 20 Original title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper Author and illustrator: Jeff Kinney Translation: Alexandre Boide Physical book ISBN: 978-85-507-0752-5 Epub ISBN: 978-85-507-0753-2 Edition/year: 1st/2025 Publisher: VR Editora Genre: Middle grade fiction Target audience: Middle grade, from 7 years Format: 14 x 21 cm – hardcover Number of pages: 224 Price: R$ 69.90 Where to find: Amazon | VR Editora e-commerce | Major bookstores in Brazil
