Hot Mess is the nineteenth book in Jeff Kinney's bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.

Greg Heffley is looking forward to a relaxing summer vacation, but spending time with his entire extended family in a tiny beach house quickly turns into a recipe for hilarious chaos.

Between family drama, crowded quarters, and long-kept secrets, Greg's summer is anything but relaxing. 

Filled with laugh-out-loud humor and comic-style illustrations, this bestselling chapter book is perfect for readers ages 8–12.

A fun addition to any Diary of a Wimpy Kid collection, it's packed with unforgettable family adventures and Greg Heffley's signature mishaps.

• Author: Jeff Kinney
• Series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
• Book: #19 – Hot Mess
• Publisher: Amulet Books
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 224
• Recommended Age: 8–12 years
• Genre: Children's Fiction, Humour, Graphic Novel
• Features comic-style illustrations throughout
• Themes include family, summer vacation, friendship, and growing up
• Great for independent and reluctant readers
• Perfect for home libraries, classrooms, and gifts
• ISBN: 9781419782695

Jeff Kinney is the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.

His books have sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into dozens of languages.

Known for his signature blend of humor and comic-style illustrations, Kinney has inspired millions of children to discover a love of reading through the adventures of Greg Heffley.