A beautifully illustrated novel. Whatever you do, don't ask Greg Heffley how his summer vacation was, because he's sure as hell not going to talk about it. With the new school year approaching, Greg wants to put the past three months behind him... and one incident in particular. Unfortunately for Greg, his older brother, Rodrick, knows about the incident. But secrets have a way of getting out, especially when there's a diary. "The Exploits of Rodrick" tells the story of Greg's attempts to overcome the dangers of high school, impress girls, and avoid being in the school pageant. But Greg's most important task is to protect his secret.