Diary of a Wimpy Kid book 3 · 2009
The Last Straw
Greg’s father is determined to toughen him up, and threatens to send him to military school.
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Book facts
- Author
- Jeff Kinney
- Series
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid, book 3 of 20
- Published
- 2009
- Setting
- Set in an American suburb
- Characters charted
- 6
- Chart confidence
- High
The Last Straw on screen
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012, film, Cinema). Greg’s summer plans clash with his father’s ideas of outdoor fun.
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (2025, film, Disney+). Greg’s father threatens to send him to military school.
Who is in The Last Straw
6 recurring or key characters from Jeff Kinney’s chart.
Lead 1
- Greg HeffleySelf-centred middle schooler
Major 2
- Rowley JeffersonGreg's sweet best friend
- Rodrick HeffleyGreg's older brother
Minor and cameo 3
- Manny HeffleyGreg's toddler brother
- Susan HeffleyGreg's mother
- Frank HeffleyGreg's father
Also featuring these characters
Other Jeff Kinney books that share the most characters with The Last Straw.
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid2007 · Diary of a Wimpy Kid · 6 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- The Ugly Truth2010 · Diary of a Wimpy Kid · 6 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Cabin Fever2011 · Diary of a Wimpy Kid · 6 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- The Third Wheel2012 · Diary of a Wimpy Kid · 6 shared charactersBuy on Amazon