Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth (Book 5) by Jeff Kinney dives into the awkward, laugh-out-loud reality of growing up. As Greg Heffley enters a new phase of adolescence, he finds that life without his best friend Rowley is tougher than expected. Juggling school, family, and embarrassing changes, Greg is forced to face the “ugly truth” about growing up—and it’s not pretty. Filled with signature humor and Kinney’s iconic cartoons, this book struck a chord with young readers and quickly became a #1 New York Times bestseller, with over 1 million copies sold in its first month and translations in dozens of languages worldwide