Characters in The Last Straw

Greg Heffley

The narrator, a middle schooler recording his year in a journal he insists is not a diary.

Also in Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Rodrick Rules, Dog Days, The Ugly Truth, Cabin Fever, The Third Wheel, Hard Luck, The Long Haul, Old School, Double Down

Frank Heffley

Greg's father, whose campaign to toughen his son up drives the book — up to and including the threat of military academy.

Also in The Long Haul, Wrecking Ball

Rowley Jefferson

Greg's best friend and usual accomplice.

Also in Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Rodrick Rules, The Third Wheel, Hard Luck, Double Down, The Meltdown, Wrecking Ball, Big Shot, No Brainer, Fight or Flight

Rodrick Heffley

Greg's older brother, drummer and chief tormentor.

Also in Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Rodrick Rules, Diper Overlode, No Brainer

Holly Hills

A classmate Greg spends much of the book trying, and failing, to impress.

Lenwood Heath

A neighbourhood teenager sent to Spag Union Military Academy, held up to Greg as a warning.