Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway is the 12th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series. The book was released worldwide, except Canada on November 7th, 2017.

Main Characters

 * Greg Heffley
 * Manny Heffley
 * Rodrick Heffley
 * Frank Heffley (Dad)
 * Susan Heffley (Mom)
 * Rodrick's Girlfriend
 * Director of Fun (Main Antagonist)

Plot
Greg Heffley and his family are getting out of town.

With the cold weather and the stress of the approaching holiday season, the Heffleys decide to escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation, instead of staying home. A few days in paradise should do wonders for Greg and his frazzled family.

But the Heffleys soon discover that paradise isn't everything it's cracked up to be. Sun poisoning, stomach troubles, and venomous critters all threaten to ruin the family's vacation. Can their trip be saved, or will this island getaway end in disaster?

Trivia

 * This is the third blue book (Rodrick Rules first and Cabin Fever second).
 * This is the 12th book of the series.
 * This is the third book to include a reptile skin design and the second to include the new amulet logo.
 * Fregley makes no appearances for the fifth time.
 * This is the second book that takes place on a vacation (the first is The Long Haul).
 * This is also the fifth book to feature Greg's trademark frown on the cover.
 * For some reason, the pig is absent in this book.
 * This is the third book where Rowley is not seen on the title page.
 * Larry Larkin makes a cameo on page 22.
 * This is the first and only book that takes place in a tropical island resort.
 * This is the third book that takes place in Christmas (the first being Diary of a Wimpy Kid and the second being Cabin Fever).
 * This is the second book in which Rowley has a minor role (the first being in The Long Haul).
 * There's a few pop culture reference in this book.
 * Jurassic Park was referenced when Greg is running away from the iguana.
 * Spider-Man got mentioned when Greg is climbing up the fence in the Tennis Court.
 * The Heffleys getting banned and famous was a reference of various The Simpsons episodes where they got banned from a lot a places.

Errors

 * Greg's waist seems way too high throughout the entire book. This could just be a new character design.
 * Rowley seems too tall on page 184.
 * Rodrick seems too tall on some pages.