In the third hilarious installment of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Greg Heffley's life continues to be a comedy of errors. As winter sets in, Greg faces the horrors of middle school dodgeball, tries to start his own country to escape chores, and navigates the tricky social waters of friendship with his best friend, Rowley. The story follows Greg's desperate and often misguided attempts to gain popularity and survive the school year, all while dealing with his embarrassing family and the everyday challenges of being a kid.