Is there a movie adaptation of The Long Haul?

Yes, The Long Haul was adapted into a live-action film that was released in 2017. It features the Heffley family on their road trip adventure.

Do I need to read previous Diary of a Wimpy Kid books before The Long Haul?

While The Long Haul is part of a series, it can be enjoyed as a standalone story. The plot focuses on a self-contained family vacation, so new readers can jump in without feeling lost.

The Long Haul

Comic Children's Books Graphic Novels

Pages: 224
Published: 2014
Language: English

The Heffley family's road trip is anything but smooth sailing. What starts as a fun family vacation quickly devolves into a series of unfortunate events, from questionable rest stops to unexpected animal encounters. Join Greg and his family as they navigate the chaos of the open road in this hilarious installment of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.

Prose complexity: 1/10

Funny Lighthearted Adventurous

Forced Proximity

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...

Greg HeffleyProtagonist

Frank HeffleySupporting

Greg's father, who drives the family on the disaster-prone road trip.

Susan HeffleySupporting

Greg's mother, who organizes the family road trip.

All characters in The Long Haul

Frequently asked questions

Is there a movie adaptation of The Long Haul?
Yes, The Long Haul was adapted into a live-action film that was released in 2017. It features the Heffley family on their road trip adventure.
Do I need to read previous Diary of a Wimpy Kid books before The Long Haul?
While The Long Haul is part of a series, it can be enjoyed as a standalone story. The plot focuses on a self-contained family vacation, so new readers can jump in without feeling lost.