Description: At last, the successor to 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' has arrived! — Kirkus Reviews Voted the Funniest Book of 2024 by UK elementary school students — Leicester Libraries Consortium ■ After the worst live broadcast of his life, Justin Chase gets kidnapped! Justin has finally landed a spot on the famous TV show 'Wake Up!' But his troubles are far from over—his sweaty microphone slips and gets stuck in his pants, broadcasting a fart sound live to the entire world; his pants fall down while he's dancing; and a swarm of frogs is let loose all over the studio. Even on live TV, Justin's misfortunes just keep coming. When pop star Justin Chase shows up, the studio buzzes with excitement, and as the two Justins grow close like brothers, Marvin seethes with jealousy. Meanwhile, the chairman of Steel Group mistakes our Justin for the famous pop star and kidnaps him. No matter how much he insists he's not 'that Justin Chase,' no one believes him, and he's forced to take part in the birthday party the chairman has planned for his daughter.... The 'Worst Week of My Life' series follows Justin through a week full of ridiculous mishaps, told with a warm and wonderfully deadpan sense of humor. Justin shares his name with the world-famous pop star Justin Chase, but he's just an ordinary kid—nowhere near as cool as his famous namesake. Still, Justin has a family who loves him, even if things get embarrassing and awkward sometimes! His new friend Mia has his back too. Meanwhile, his rivalry with the insufferable student council president Marvin only seems to get worse. Amid news of mysterious sinkholes appearing all over the country, Justin thinks he's finally made it through Mr. King and his dad's chaotic wedding safely... until Friday, when he wakes up deep underground. What hilarious disasters await Justin on the worst Friday of his life? ■ Irresistibly funny humor and illustrations that make you want to keep reading Even kids who think books are boring or difficult will find themselves giggling uncontrollably through the 'Worst Week of My Life' series. Comic-style illustrations are scattered throughout, making it easier for reluctant readers to enjoy a longer story. This series serves as the perfect stepping stone from colorful comic-style learning books to full chapter books. With running jokes like a chart ranking the loudness of Justin's farts, the humor keeps readers laughing nonstop, just like flipping through a comic book. In the Thursday installment, readers can follow Justin as he tries to escape from the mansion where he's being held, solving mazes, riddles, and matching puzzles along the way—just like playing an escape-room game. It's the perfect book to bring some fun and laughter into the daily grind of school and after-school activities.