Hi My name is Rowley Jefferson and this is my book. Now I have a diary just like my friend Greg. I called my book "Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid" because that's what my dad always says about me. Sometimes my parents say things that make me think they don't feel the same way about Greg as I do. Even though this book is about me, it has a whole lot of Greg in it because he is my best friend. …
An unexpected inheritance gives Greg Heffley's family a chance to make big changes to their house. But they soon find that home improvement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Once the walls come down, all sorts of problems start to crop up. Rotten wood, toxic mold, unwelcome critters, and something even more sinister all make Greg and his Family wonder if the renovations are worth the trouble …