4. Summary A kid named Greg is starting Middle School with his weird friend Rowley. Things are not going so well for him throughout the year, both at home and school. Greg’s older brother Rodrick and his classmates constantly pick on him. Later on in the year, Greg accidentally signs up for the school play Wizard of OZ and is selected to play a tree. Unfortunately, Greg messes up and ruins the play. Greg finishes the year by breaking up his friendship with Rowley.