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  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 8
  • By: Jeff Kinney
  • Narrated by: Dan Russell
  • Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (307 ratings)

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Hard Luck

By: Jeff Kinney
Narrated by: Dan Russell
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Summary

Brought to you by Puffin.

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series are now presented in awesome binaural audio. Listen with headphones for the full, glorious, effect!

In the most hotly anticipated children's book release of the year, the globally best-selling and award-winning Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is back, in this hilarious audio edition, read by Dan Russell. Greg Heffley's on a losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. 

To change his fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg's life destined to be just another hard-luck story?

For the best listening experience, make sure to download in high-quality. 

©2013 Jeff Kinney (P)2020 Penguin Audio

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Amazing book bad reader

Would you listen to Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck again? Why?

This was a good book and I would highly recommend it for children.

What aspect of Dan Russell’s performance might you have changed?

His voice was a bit annoying but he had good expressions and tones.

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The Worst Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book

Despite this book being good overall, it’s the worst one in the series in my opinion. I mostly use it to fall asleep. It’s just boring and the plot is flat.

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Boom 💥

AMAZING 👏 love the surround sound so cool 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great storyline so funny. Love comedy 🤣

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Amazing

This book is amazing 😍💕💓👏 it is just another great book by Jeff Kkinney i would recommend it.

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Love the story!

Where does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

this is the first book that I've listened and so far it's great!

What other book might you compare Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck to, and why?

Dennis the menace? because they're in the same category, comedy

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Greg's plan that don't actually work! :)

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Loved It!

If you could sum up Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck in three words, what would they be?

very well read

Who was your favorite character and why?

Gregory because he reminds me of good and funny things

Which character – as performed by Dan Russell – was your favourite?

Gregory because Dan really well i thought read quite well he voice was good not ounce was i distracted from listening

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book made me laugh and make me remember aspects of my childhood which made me happy

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i loved the audible book ashamed i did not find audible before i read the other ones

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Great book

I loved it and it was hilarious. I defiantly recommend this to all wimpy kid fans.

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The P-51 Mustang and B-25 Mitchell are my two favorite World War 2 planes. Look them up now, PLEASE!
P.S. The book was really good

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This book is the best one I’ve ever read it is so funny the best book

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Hi can you get my toy back from my birthday and I can get you the next weekend and I have the birthday party tomorrow I can get it and I have it I have the kids I have the birthday present I can get it and I have to my sister to my moms birthday I can get you the gift I can have it I can have the girls I have the birthday cake you have the birthday and I can get have the birthday and I have the birthday and you have the birthday and I have the birthday and you have the birthday and I have the birthday plans and you can have the birthday and I have

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I loved it all I recommend that to every person I know.this is pro rely the most popular book in the world and if it isn't the (you really need to catch up)

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