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Cabin Fever

Cabin Fever

Graphic novelChildren's BooksJuvenile
Pages
217
Published
2011
Language
English

Synopsis

Greg Heffley is in a real bind. Accused of damaging school property, he's trying to avoid the consequences. But when a massive blizzard traps his family inside for the holidays, Greg finds himself in a different kind of trouble. Can he survive being stuck with his family, or will the cabin fever be worse than any punishment?

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

FunnyLightheartedTense
SurvivalForced Proximity

Genres

Children's Books Juvenile Middle Grade YA Contemporary Graphic Novels Humor

About the author

J
Jeff Kinney

Jeffrey Patrick "Jeff" Kinney (born February 19, 1971, in Fort Washington, Maryland) is an American cartoonist, game designer and author of children's books, best known for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series. He is also the creator of the children-oriented website Poptropica. Kinney attended Bishop McNamara High School and graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park. He now lives in Plainville, Massachusetts, with his wife, Julie, and their two sons, Will and Grant, where the fami...

Characters

Greg HeffleyProtagonist
All characters in Cabin Fever

Frequently asked questions

  • Is this book part of a series that must be read in order?

    This is the sixth installment in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. While each book functions as a self-contained story, reading them in sequence allows you to follow the gradual development of the recurring characters and their ongoing dynamics.

  • Is there a film version of this story?

    An animated adaptation titled Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever was released on Disney+ in 2023. It serves as a direct adaptation of the events depicted in this book.

  • Did this book receive any notable recognition?

    The book was honored with a Children's Choice Award for Best Author in 2012, presented by the Children's Book Council.