Ages: 8-12 years

Ah, I miss Greg and his lovely witicisms. On the New Year Greg resolves to help more people by offering suggestions for bettering their lives, like having his mom chew her potato chips more quietly. When his dad becomes determined to ship him out to military school, Greg finds a new mission: to not go.

What makes these stories great is that they're not entirely focused on a plot line. Sure, the plot helps the story along, but the silly side stories are just as important to the popularity of the book. Third in the series, this book may not be as wonderful as the first but it definitely holds up its own.