O Diário de um Banana 20: Festa de Arromba

Diary of a Wimpy Kid #20

by Jeff Kinney, Dulce Afonso (Translator)

Chegou o 20.º livro da série O Diário de um Banana , um indiscutível sucesso de Jeff Kinney, o autor bestseller internacional, com mais de 300 milhões de livros vendidos em todo o mundo.

Nesta nova e divertida aventura, o Greg Heffley está ansioso pela sua festa de aniversário. Ele quer uma FESTA DE ARROMBA, mas tu sabes... nesta família, nada é o que parece!

CHEGOU O LIVRO MAIS AGUARDADO DO ANO!

O Greg Heffley não é fã de surpresas, muito menos quando se trata da sua festa de aniversário! Ele não faz ideia do que os pais estão a preparar para o grande dia, mas há uma forte probabilidade de os planos épicos da família acabarem numa confusão.

Estará esta FESTA DE ARROMBA condenada a transformar-se numa festa fiasco?

Os elogios da crí

«No mundo dos livros, o Jeff Kinney é uma estrela de rock.» NRP

«O Jeff Kinney é, a par com a J. K. Rowling , um dos melhores autores infantojuvenis do planeta.» The Independent

«O mundo está louco pela coleção O Diário de um Banana e pelo Jeff Kinney!» The Sun

Genres: Middle Grade, Fiction, Humor, Childrens, Graphic Novels, Realistic Fiction, Comics

Kindle Edition

First published October 21, 2025

About the author

Jeff Kinney is an author of children's books including Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series. Jeff was born in College Park, Maryland, in 1971 where he created a comic strip called "Igdoof."He also created the children's website 'Poptropica'.

Reviews

[~ scarlett ~ (byler 💙💛 ver) · Rating 4 out of 5]

haha this one was good, i really like the plot and how you think he wins at the end but of course he doesn’t.

he never does

[Samuel Aitkenhead · Rating 5 out of 5]

Happy 18th birthday greg heffley 🎉

[Fred Forbes · Rating 4 out of 5]

What can I say? Quick, easy, fun read which is why this 79 year old has enjoyed the entire series. Middle school was (is) tough but interesting to revisit those days. This one is way over "Greg focused", I usually enjoy more interaction with family members and friends. This may be to zero in on exactly how self centered he is. If so, it works.

Amusing tale with interesting twists. Interesting side eye from someone like me who hates junk fees and watches with some amusement as Greg comes up with a bunch of them - all in search of a collectible card.

Fun time, as usual. Enjoy.

[Brooke Barnett · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read these every year for the nostalgia and nothing else.

[Samantha Buchheit · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm the 3rd review of this book (guessing Goodreads just hasn't updated, lol)!! I saw that Jeff Kinney is coming to a location near-ish me for his tour, but I'm a Children's Librarian and we have Juvenile Book Club (a group where we've read multiple DOAWK books and watched the movies) that day!

I must say, I really convinced myself that Greg would actually age in this one! It would've been the perfect moment, with it being the 20th book and, of course, the whole birthday plot. I think the plot was pretty unique to the series, and the last 50-100 pages were the most engaging. Susan's attempt to save face with the mayonnaise cake was my favorite. You could say that scene really takes the cake... I can't wait to see what's in store for him since the author has hit this exciting milestone.

Greg is kinda a jerk but he will always have a special place in my heart as one of the most iconic childhood characters and the only character I own memorabilia for (t-shirt, hat, Clue game, etc.) I have fond memories of reading the books with family members, working on the two Do-It-Yourself journals I still have, and seeing the movies in the theaters. I was only five when the very first book came out, but I probably started reading them within a year or two after that until middle school, and I got back into them in recent years. I love seeing the excitement kids still have for the series. A couple kids at the library yesterday were so surprised seeing it in my hands since it hadn't come out yet. Long live Greg Heffley!

[Angel Mouser · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good read! I loved how Greg was able to turn his birthday disaster into a lucrative business.

[Shadyside Library · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book proves that Jeff Kinney’s still got it! This book felt very well executed compared to the others. We got a bunch of (relatable) birthday jokes up until about page 50. This is where the plot took place, which felt absolutely perfect! Some Wimpy Kid Books lack a plot entirely, and others don’t take place until the very end. This book did not fall into those categories and was an absolute blast to read!

Check out my review on YouTube!!

https://youtu.be/d9clsFhqd0c?si=_Y2_u...

[Robin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not sure why I have a soft spot for this series, Greg Heffley's narcissism annoys me to no end.

[Sonia · Rating 4 out of 5]

it’s been too long

Since I read one of these (I needed to hit that last kindle challenge flag and this one qualified 💀🤡).

Ah. To go back in time and be this innocent 🥹
I had forgotten how much these make me smile 🫶. I can’t wait for my daughter to read these lol 🤣

[Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel like this book brought the series back to its original roots, which was so refreshing. I would've liked to see more from the other characters (Rowley, Rodrick, Manny, etc.) but I think everyone got a good little feature amidst Greg's typical self-centered adventure. It's good to see the series back in action. Happy birthday Greg!

[Brandon Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Wanna check each other for ticks?”

[Selena · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars.

[Lupinsschocolate · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was absolutely hilarious!! I've read every single one and i must say its one of the funniest books in the series!! i couldn't help but laugh. Anyone who's a fan knows Greg's hard luck and how it always plays out in the end but even after knowing that i loveeedd the ending haha. Things always turn out for the worst for him somehow and that's the funniest part.😂😂

[Madison · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one really highlights the inherent narcissism of Greg Heffley which I appreciated because I’ve BEEN saying that

[Niyousha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Received my annual dose of wimpy kid😅👌🩷

[Jacob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely love the series! I love how Greg and his mom plan his laye birthday party. Would like to do that for me cone April. Can't wait for the 21st to drop! Keep up the good work Jeff Kinney!

[Darayus Gorimaar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kinney has still got it!

It took me a second to get readjusted to the writing style of this beloved children’s author.

The whole book reads like what I imagine an ADHD fever dream might be like. At its core, there is one main storyline, about Greg and his birthday party. Kinney does an excellent job emulating the distracted mind of a middle schooler, going on many tangents and commandeering Greg’s train of thought in a manner akin to the way the rapper Future describes “whip[pin] the foreign like it was a Chevy” on his hit track “March Madness”.

I read the whole book in an hour, and although it may seem like spending $10-$17 (buy small business and spend the extra money if you can) on a book that will take one hour to read is a waste of time, I have spent that amount of money several times on a cocktail that has not enriched my night as much as this book. And, I have a physical souvenir, a trophy for my shelf rather than a hangover!

I will be looking to thrift the remaining books in the series I haven’t read. I think I have the first eight or nine at home, and this was the twentieth book!

Kinney does seem to reuse a few tropes and comic panels, but at book 20 it’s hard to fault him for it.

He does a great job weaving in real world pop culture phenomenons and even including a few subtle jokes adult readers like myself will hopefully find equally amusing.

Solid 8/10. And I can finally say I finished a book this year!

[♡Emma Brown♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

It literally took me less than 24 hours to read this 😀🤔😳

[Victor The Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Negative nancy” Greg gets a do-over birthday party from his mom after the family embarrassingly forget his birthday and, of course, both he and his mom each have different ideas. It’s a real surprise of a party as Greg’s story has plenty of disastrous results involving collectible cards, a wild deer and surprise guests.

Greg sure is more of a downer than he usually is while is mom is just as unhelpful, yet it’s still a funny story that still has a upside in the end. I mean we’ve all have had dud birthdays too. B+ (83%/Very Good)

[Ryan Canterbury]

i used to read real books

[elly ♡ ︎]

hahaha i read this to get my reading goal higher 😞😞

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book cracked me up! And I really enjoyed the illustrations. It's the first book I've read in the series, but I will definitely read more of them!

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[Willa Parton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hilarious and awesome, this book will be ready for years.

[Lucca Ángel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Who knew that an installment of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series could make me feel so warm and fuzzy? Happy birthday Greg!

[Sima ✨ · Rating 1 out of 5]

Reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid at an older age made me realize that the series can go in a surprisingly problematic direction. I read many of the earlier books when I was younger, and my English wasn’t strong enough then to understand the implications behind certain scenes. But with this newly released book, the issues became very obvious, and honestly a bit concerning, especially since the books are targeted toward children.

Troubling Message About Body Image

At the beginning of the book, there is a scene that felt deeply uncomfortable. Greg says:

“Mom said she didn’t feel comfortable with me playing with toys that have unrealistic body types because they make kids feel bad about themselves. The thing is, I never felt bad about my body until she said that, and I haven’t looked in the mirror the same way ever since.”

This refers to Greg playing with action figures — big, muscular, exaggerated male bodies. And Greg himself explains he never felt insecure until his mother pointed it out.

This is troubling because:
• Children do not naturally think about body insecurities in the way adults do.
• They don’t compare themselves to toys unless someone explicitly tells them to.
• By introducing the idea early, the adult creates insecurity instead of protecting against it.
• The scene unintentionally shows how adult interference can give a child a complex they otherwise wouldn’t have had.

It highlights that sometimes adults project their fears onto kids, and those comments can influence a child’s self-perception long before they are developmentally ready to think about body image. The book plays this for humor, but the underlying message is strangely insensitive and uncomfortable for a children’s story.

Greg’s Treatment of Rowley

One of the biggest issues is the portrayal of Greg and Rowley’s friendship. In this book, Rowley barely speaks and doesn’t get to do much, but whenever he appears, Greg’s attitude towards him is mean, dismissive, and borderline abusive. Their friendship constantly flips between “we’re friends” and “we’re not,” but it becomes clear that Greg mainly sees Rowley as someone he can use when he needs something.

Example: The Bouncy House Scene

Near the end of the book, there is a moment when there is no pump to fill a bouncy house and says:

“Luckily, Rowley arrived to help us set up, so I put him on bouncy house blow-up duty while I took care of more important things.”

This is:
• unrealistic (no child can literally blow up an entire bouncy house),
• irresponsible (where are the adults preventing this?), and
• harmful in its message (Greg prioritizes himself and treats Rowley like labor, not a friend).

It feels damaging because kids reading this may think this behavior is funny or acceptable.

This isn’t even a new issue — it reflects a long-standing pattern. I’m reminded of the earlier movie/book where:

• Rowley breaks his arm and gets attention,
• Greg becomes jealous, especially when his crush signs Rowley’s cast,
• Greg ends up breaking his own arm but gets no attention at all.

This jealousy and unhealthy competitiveness are portrayed as normal middle school behavior — which is true to some extent — but in these books it’s taken so far that it becomes problematic, especially when young readers don’t fully understand the underlying toxicity.

Children’s literature doesn’t need to be moral lessons all the time, but it also shouldn’t be careless in the messages it gives, especially when the target audience is so young and impressionable.

While I understand that Diary of a Wimpy Kid is meant to be silly and exaggerated, this new installment made me realize how easily it can reinforce toxic behaviors as “comedy.” As an adult reader, I can now see that some parts are not just harmless fun but actually reflect unhealthy relationships, especially in how Greg treats Rowley. This has made me reconsider letting my siblings continue the series without guidance or discussion.

[mia!! · Rating 3 out of 5]

#gotasignededition

[jane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Every time I come home for the holidays my mom brings me the latest one of these from the elementary school library where she works. I love reading them. It takes me like an hour to knock one out and they’re funny, entertaining and nostalgic

[AJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

he really never wins

[Luke]

Need to administer a PAI on this kid

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was just as hilarious as the past nineteen. A birthday and a party gone wrong for Greg.