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A hilarious, fast-paced descent into the ultimate family vacation nightmare where absolutely everything goes wrong. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
- chaotic
- frantic
- sunny-but-doomed
- hilariously stressful
- 01
The Long Haul
Jeff Kinney
A hilariously chaotic ride through the ultimate family vacation gone wrong, where every stop brings a new, absurd disaster.
- 02
Cabin Fever
Jeff Kinney
A hilarious, highly illustrated descent into the chaotic claustrophobia of being snowed in with your own family while dodging the consequences of your own actions.
- 03
The Swiss Family Robinson
Johann David Wyss
A classic tale of family ingenuity and survival that turns a deserted island into a sprawling classroom of natural science.
- 04
The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers
Dav Pilkey
A gleefully subversive explosion of bathroom humor and comic-book chaos that celebrates the creative power of being a kid.
- 05
Dog Man and Cat Kid
Dav Pilkey
A high-octane, laugh-out-loud comic adventure that celebrates teamwork, creativity, and the sheer joy of being a little bit goofy.
- 06
Bummer in the Summer!
Dan Gutman
A high-energy, laugh-out-loud romp through school days and holiday chaos.
- 07
Tom Gates
Liz Pichon
A hilarious, doodle-filled romp through the chaotic, highly distractible mind of a creative kid trying to survive school and family.
- 08
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates
Liz Pichon
A highly visual, laugh-out-loud romp through the chaotic mind of a master doodler and excuse-maker.
- 09
Last Kids on Earth
Max Brallier
A high-octane, monster-bashing joyride that treats the end of the world like the ultimate video game level.
- 10
Mr. Sunny Is Funny!
Dan Gutman
A breezy, laugh-out-loud exploration of what happens when a perfect beach vacation is hilariously derailed by a schoolyard rival.
- 11
Bad Kitty school daze
Nick Bruel
A delightfully chaotic romp through the absurdities of obedience, fueled by feline defiance and slapstick humor.
- 12
The Bad Guys
Aaron Blabey
A hilarious, high-energy romp about misunderstood predators trying desperately—and clumsily—to rebrand themselves as heroes.
