Diary of a Wimpy Kid #4: Dog Days

Kinney, Jeff. Diary of a Wimpy Kid #4: Dog Days. 2009. 218p. ISBN 978-0-8109-8391-5. Available at FIC KIN on the library shelves.

Having survived another year in middle school, and with summer now in full swing, Greg is worried that his lazy plans of sitting in front of the television and playing video games while eating junk food will be ruined by his mother who is bent on having the best summer ever, despite the dire state of the family budget.

Fortunately, Rowley’s father is a member of the country club, so Greg and his friend get to spend many days there, until the bill for all the drinks comes in at over $80. Greg and Rowley need to come up with money fast, so they decide to start a business. Meanwhile, Greg’s father finally gets the family a puppy. And though Greg has always been afraid of the naked people in the showers at the town pool, he’s planning on going every day so he can hang out with Heather Hollis, this gorgeous high schooler.

Greg’s summer is looking up, but only if he manages to survive the many disappointments he will inflict on his family and friends.

The story continues in The Diary of a Wimpy Kid #5: The Ugly Truth.