Diary of a Wimpy Kid #7: The Third Wheel

Kinney, Jeff. Diary of a Wimpy Kid #7: The Third Wheel. Book 7 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. 2012. 217p. ISBN 978-1-4197-0584-7. Available at FIC KIN on the library shelves.

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, Greg Heffley is hoping to secure a date to the dance. Being in middle school, however, is tough, and it is hard to attract the ladies without a trick up your sleeve. Greg reviews his life as a child to discover insights on how he should approach this problem. His uncle Gary, who’s a dead beat, suggests that Greg should use a wingman to help him in his quest. That’s perfect. Greg can use his best friend, Rowley, to help him secure a date, and, if there is time afterwards, he can help Rowley get his own date.

When Abigail’s date, Michael, cancels on her, Greg finds the opening he’s been waiting for. He asks her out, and she agrees to go as a group with Greg and Rowley. With the big night coming, Greg has a lot of plans. They’ll go out to dinner at a fancy restaurant, and Abigail will clearly see that Greg is the man of her dreams.

Unfortunately, one night can be a long time in a middle schooler’s life, and Greg is about to discover that you can’t buy love, even if you buy an expensive meal at a restaurant.