Based on the adventures of a little boy called Gregory Heffley or Greg, the series of stories, ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ has been described as a ‘novel in pictures’ that have specifically been designed for the age-group between eight to twelve. In this particular story, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel, the protagonist is on a quest to find a perfect date for the year’s Valentine’s Day dance at school. His best friend Rowley, who is also the social chairperson of the committee, offers his help and sets him up with Abigail Brown.