In "Hard Luck," the eighth book in the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series by Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley faces a series of unfortunate events as he navigates the challenges of middle school and friendships. After a falling out with his best friend, Rowley, Greg feels isolated and struggles to find his way. He decides to consult a magic eight ball for guidance, leading to a string of misadventures and comical disasters. As Greg learns about the ups and downs of luck and friendship, he ultimately seeks to mend his relationships while discovering that sometimes, it's okay to rely on others. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Diary Of a Wimpy Kid, Diary Of a Wimpy Kid Collection .

This book was published in 2017 by Thorndike Press Large Print .

Jeff Kinney is an online game developer and designer, and the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. He spent his childhood in the Washington, D. C. , area and now lives in southern Massachusetts with his wife and their two sons.