The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel is a continuation of the life of Greg. in this section, Greg has to find a date for the Valentine's Day dance at school. At first Greg is anxious that he cannot get any girl to go with him to the dance. Consulting his friend Rowley also proves to be unhelpful. However, a sudden turn of circumstances gets Greg a date, leaving Rowley the odd boy out.

This book is cool, funny and fast paced. The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series has already caught the attention of middle school children. The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel maintains the reputation of the vibrant series, keeping its readers hooked.