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| Author | Jeff Kinney |
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| Series | Diary of a Wimpy Kid |
| Genre | Children's literature Graphic novel |
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Publication date | Halloween 2018 (International) January 23, 2020 (paperback re-issue) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Preceded by | The Getaway |
| Followed by | Wrecking Ball |
| Website | https://wimpykid.com/books/book13/ |
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown is the 13th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. It was published on October 30, 2018. The story takes place soon after the events of The Getaway, in the winter and centers on a snowball fight in protagonist Greg Heffley's neighborhood. The Meltdown was advertised through a live book tour by Kinney. Upon release, the novel sold several hundred thousand copies and received positive reviews from critics.