From France to Japan, from Canada to Brazil, children in 50 countries around the world are laughing along as one unforgettable week begins! "At last, a worthy successor to Diary of a Wimpy Kid has arrived!" — Kirkus Reviews Funniest Book of 2024 as voted by UK primary school students — Lester Library Consortium ■ It was a truly terrible day! And it's only Monday? "Have you ever had a week where everything just went wrong?" Today is Justin's first day at a new school, meeting a whole new set of classmates. Ever since his mom remarried a stepdad who looks exactly like a vampire, Justin now spends weekdays at his dad's house. It's his first day, and he desperately wants to make a good impression on his new classmates—but nothing goes according to plan. His dad, an overly enthusiastic plumber, has converted his car into a giant toilet-shaped vehicle for advertising purposes, and of course he drops Justin off right in front of the school gate in it. From the very first moment, Justin becomes the center of unwanted attention for the entire school. To make matters worse, his upset stomach causes him to let out a loud fart in class, and when he rushes to the bathroom, there's no toilet paper left. As luck would have it, swim class is scheduled for that day, and Justin hopes to redeem his image with his swimming skills—but an unspeakably terrible incident awaits him at the pool... Though Justin's Monday is filled with one disaster after another, the story is told with such a warm and deadpan sense of humor that it's impossible not to laugh. Justin shares his name with a world-famous pop star, Justin Chase, but unlike his famous namesake, he's just an ordinary kid. Still, Justin has a family who loves him—even if things get a little awkward and embarrassing sometimes! It's also fun to look forward to how his relationships develop with his kind new friend Mia and the insufferable class president Marvin. A hint that Justin's beloved cat, Captain Chubby, may have been abducted by aliens leaves readers even more curious about what's coming in the next book. Justin's week has only just begun—how much funnier can the rest of the days get? ■ Irresistibly funny humor and illustrations that make you want to keep reading Even children who think books are boring or difficult will find themselves bursting into giggles with the Worst Week of My Life series. Comic-style illustrations are scattered throughout, easing the burden for young readers who struggle with long blocks of text. This series serves as a perfect stepping stone between colorful graphic novels and traditional chapter books. From detective-style scenes where Justin investigates which food gave him a stomachache, to impossible math problems rendered like undecipherable Egyptian hieroglyphics, the humor woven throughout keeps readers laughing nonstop, just like reading a comic book. With so many outrageous bathroom-related incidents, you might want to avoid reading this one during mealtime! But don't worry if bathroom humor isn't usually your thing—authors Ib and Matt craft each scene with such wit and charm that everyone can enjoy it. This is the perfect book to bring joy to kids worn out by the daily grind of school and after-school activities.