The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney explores the challenges and surprises of growing up through the eyes of Greg Heffley. Greg has always been eager to grow up, but now he wonders: is getting older really all it’s cracked up to be?

Greg suddenly finds himself dealing with the pressures of boy-girl parties, increased responsibilities, and the awkward changes that come with getting older—all without his best friend, Rowley, at his side. Can Greg make it through on his own? Or will he have to face the ugly truth?