Up until now, middle school hasnt exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building, hes not too broken up about it.

But when Greg realizes this means hes going to be sent to a different school than his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, he changes his tune. Can Greg and his classmates save their school before its shuttered for good? Or is this the start of a whole new chapter for Greg?