Wimpy kid bookset (12 books set) by Jeff Kinney

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid collection by Jeff Kinney has been a very captivating read. The series targets young readers that may struggle fitting in or growing up. It follows a young boy, Greg Heffley, as he tries to navigate junior high with his best friend. Instead of most fiction, where the main character is an ideal role model with few flaws, Greg Heffley provides a realistic view of a pre-pubescent teen. It helps the reader understand the text with illustrations. I think the author did a great job at achieving his goals for this series. It was a nationwide hit and only grew in popularity after the next book came out. I think this is a great book to read as a teen growing up because it shows the struggles that everyone goes through.