--- product_id: 125342399 title: "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown (Book 13)" price: "R296" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/125342399-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-the-meltdown-book-13 store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Paperback for easy, on-the-go reading 240 pages of engaging content Winter-themed epic snowball battles Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown (Book 13) **Price:** R296 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ❄️📚 Survive the meltdown—where winter battles meet unstoppable laughs! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown (Book 13) - **How much does it cost?** R296 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/125342399-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-the-meltdown-book-13) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Bestselling Legacy:** Join millions worldwide enjoying the 13th installment of this iconic series. - • **Epic Winter Showdown:** Dive into a neighborhood transformed into a snowy battlefield where every snowball counts. - • **Confidence-Boosting Read:** Simple sentence structures designed to build reading skills and keep young minds engaged. - • **Relatable Middle School Drama:** Experience Greg Heffley’s hilarious survival tactics in a winter school shutdown. - • **Perfect Balance of Words & Cartoons:** 50% witty text, 50% hilarious illustrations—keeping readers hooked from start to finish. ## Overview Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown (Book 13) is a 240-page paperback that blends humor and relatable middle school chaos through a perfect mix of text and cartoons. This bestselling Puffin title invites readers into a snowy neighborhood war, making it a must-have for fans and new readers alike, with a 4.7-star rating from over 30,000 reviews. ## Description THE ONE WITH THE WINTER BATTLE! *The thirteenth laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated bestselling Wimpy Kid book!* Snow has shut down Greg Heffley's middle school! Which should be exciting, but now his neighbourhood is a wintry battlefield. And Greg and his best friend Rowley are caught in the crosshairs of territory battles, epic snowball fights and massive snow forts. Can Greg and Rowley navigate the art of war when their street goes into meltdown? Or will they even survive to see another day? ABOUT DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: · 50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious! · Hilarious stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on · Laughter guaranteed! · 200 million copies sold worldwide 'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' - Independent Review: Great for building confidence - It's easy to see why these books are so popular. My daughter is on a mission to collect all of them! My daughter was a late bloomer with reading but even when she was still learning to blend words, she always had a DOAWK book in hand. The words and sentence structures are simple for the most part so it was really good for building her confidence. Now my daughter reads very well, she enjoys these books even more. They're clever, funny and engaging. The comic-style illustration is great and really helps keep the child's interest. Review: great book - My nine year old who loves to read loves this book so anyone that says it is for kids is wrong ## Features - Binding : Paperback - Pages : 240 - Publisher : Puffin ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 659 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 1 in Children's Fiction about Community & Neighbors 2 in Children's School Life Comics & Graphic Novels 14 in Children's Books on Where We Live | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 30,957 Reviews | ## Images ![Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown (Book 13) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Ej3npp5xL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for building confidence *by J***A on 3 May 2025* It's easy to see why these books are so popular. My daughter is on a mission to collect all of them! My daughter was a late bloomer with reading but even when she was still learning to blend words, she always had a DOAWK book in hand. The words and sentence structures are simple for the most part so it was really good for building her confidence. Now my daughter reads very well, she enjoys these books even more. They're clever, funny and engaging. The comic-style illustration is great and really helps keep the child's interest. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great book *by L***3 on 30 November 2025* My nine year old who loves to read loves this book so anyone that says it is for kids is wrong ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good choice for kids *by S***S on 14 October 2025* The mix of text and illustrations makes the books a huge hit with reluctant readers. They are quick, fun, and never feel intimidating, allowing kids to fly through the pages. ## Frequently Bought Together - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown (Book 13) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 13) - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball (Book 14) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 14) - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway (Book 12) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 12) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/125342399-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-the-meltdown-book-13](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/125342399-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-the-meltdown-book-13) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-06-22*