Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Greg Heffley begins his journal, which he emphasizes is definitely not a diary. He reluctantly embarks on this venture, hoping it might somehow lead him to fame and fortune, although he is currently far from it.

The saga of the Cheese Touch starts when an old, moldy piece of cheese is left on the basketball court, becoming a notorious symbol feared by all students. Those who touch it are cursed to carry it until they can pass it to an unsuspecting victim.

Greg writes about his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, whose naivety and enthusiasm often complicate their friendship. Despite Greg's longing for social popularity, Rowley remains blissfully unaware of the social dynamics at play.

The timeline of family life is marked by the ongoing rivalry between Greg and his older brother, Rodrick, who loves to torment him. Meanwhile, their youngest brother, Manny, cleverly avoids punishment for his misdeeds, thanks to his cuteness.

During Halloween, Greg's father brings unexpected hilarity by hiding behind bushes to scare trick-or-treaters with water. This quirky tradition is part of Greg's life, adding an amusing twist to family festivities.

In a bid to seize the moment, Greg and Rowley create their own haunted house attraction, only to make a mere two dollars. Their Halloween night takes a turn when they are ambushed by older kids armed with water, adding chaos to their plans.

Greg faces embarrassment in Geography class when Patty Farrell catches him off guard with his lack of knowledge on state capitals. This moment of humiliation sets the stage for further challenges related to social interaction in school.

As Greg auditions for the school play based on *The Wizard of Oz*, he is reluctantly cast as a tree, while Patty scores the lead role of Dorothy. The pressure mounts as the opening night approaches, culminating in a mishap that brings unexpected excitement.

As the holiday season approaches, Greg grapples with disappointing gifts, sparking jealousy and resentment. Accidentally breaking Rowley's hand during a prank draws unexpected attention to his friend from girls, further stoking Greg's envy.

Desiring authority, Greg joins the Safety Patrol with Rowley, reaping the perks of free hot chocolate. However, their friendship faces strain as Greg's ambition clashes with Rowley's perspective on their collaborative cartoon strip, Zoo-Wee Mama!

A series of comedic mishaps result in Greg being mistaken for Rowley while chasing kindergartners, leading to Rowley’s brief suspension from the Safety Patrol. This incident exposes the fragility of their friendship amidst the chaos.

As the school year wraps up, Greg discovers that Rowley is recognized as the cartoonist for their strip Zoo-Wee Mama!, intensifying his feelings of betrayal. Heated arguments about credit for their creation lead to a dramatic confrontation.

During a scuffle with their Halloween bullies, Greg and Rowley find themselves face-to-face with the Cheese again. Greg cleverly avoids touching it, while Rowley inadvertently becomes the new keeper of the intimidating cursed item.

In a surprising turn, Greg reaches a truce with Rowley, embracing his new role as the accidental guardian of the Cheese Touch. This shift in their friendship opens doors for further comedic misadventures.

The school year culminates when Greg receives the yearbook and discovers that Rowley has been chosen as 'Class Clown.' Frustrated, he angrily tosses the yearbook into the trash, inadvertently inviting the Cheese Touch upon himself.