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Hot Mess (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) — Content Guide for Parents

By Jeff KinneyBlackstone Publishing, Inc.2024-10-22ISBN 97817050733771 pages
Hot Mess (Diary of a Wimpy Kid)

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

In Hot Mess, book 19 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is in for a particularly awkward summer with his whole family.
When the Heffleys agree to spend summer break with both Mom's and Dad's relatives at the same time, they have to figure out how to be in two places at once. With Greg caught in the middle, can the Heffleys pull off the ultimate scheme? Or will their vacation turn into a hilarious hot mess?
This sidesplittingly relatable summer story is the funniest Wimpy Kid book yet!
Collect all the books in the #1 bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (#1) Rodrick Rules (#2) The Last Straw (#3) Dog Days (#4) The Ugly Truth (#5) Cabin Fever (#6) The Third Wheel (#7) Hard Luck (#8) The Long Haul (#9) Old School (#10) Double Down (#11) The Getaway (#12) The Meltdown (#13) Wrecking Ball (#14) The Deep End (#15) Big Shot (#16) Diper Överlöde (#17) No Brainer (#18) Hot Mess (#19)
See the Wimpy Kid World in a whole new way with the #1 bestselling Awesome Friendly books, told from the perspective of Greg Heffley's best friend Rowley Jefferson: Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Hot Mess (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes minimal violence, such as a food fight and family arguments. Greg's fears about the ocean and various sea creatures are also mentioned, but these are not depicted as violent actions. No scary content is mentioned in the search results. The humor is light-hearted and suitable for children.

  • Does Hot Mess (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) have violence?

    The book includes minimal violence, such as a food fight and family arguments. Greg's fears about the ocean and various sea creatures are also mentioned, but these are not depicted as violent actions.

  • Does Hot Mess (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) have scary content?

    No scary content is mentioned in the search results. The humor is light-hearted and suitable for children.

  • Does Hot Mess (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) have religious themes?

    No religious content or themes are detected in the search results for 'Hot Mess'. The narrative centers around family interactions and summer vacation experiences.

  • Does Hot Mess (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) have racial/cultural content?

    No racial themes or explicit racism are present in the search results for 'Hot Mess'. The narrative focuses on family dynamics and humor.

  • Does Hot Mess (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) have profanity?

    The dialogue includes mild insults like 'moron', 'idiot', and 'stupid', as well as a substitute for stronger language, 'freakin'.

  • Does Hot Mess (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) have climate change?

    No climate themes or environmental issues are present in the search results for 'Hot Mess'. The narrative focuses on family interactions and humorous situations.

  • Does Hot Mess (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is detected in the search results. The humor is described as family-friendly and centered around typical childhood experiences.

  • Does Hot Mess (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) have gender roles?

    The search results mention discussions on gender roles and what is considered 'appropriate' for each gender. However, the framing of these discussions is not deeply explored.

  • Does Hot Mess (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'Hot Mess'. The focus is on family dynamics and humor without reference to LGBTQ+ topics.