Book details
Camp Sylvania
Description
From Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin, comes a hilarious and creepy middle grade summer camp story that takes a bite out of fat camp and diet culture. Perfect for fans of Spooky Stories and Starfish.Magnolia Maggie Hagen is determined to be in the spotlight . . . if she can just get over her stage fright. This summer, though, she has big plans to finally attend Camp Rising Star, the famous performing arts camp shes been dying to go to for three whole summers.But on the last day of school, her parents break the news: Maggie isnt going to Camp Rising Star. Shes being shipped off to fat campand not just any fat camp. Shes going to Camp Sylvania, run by world-famous wellness influencer Sylvia Sylvania, who is known for her soon-to-be-patented Scarlet Diet.When Maggie arrives at camp, things are . . . weird. There are the humiliating weigh-ins and grueling workouts, as expected. But the campers are also encouraged to donate bloodat their age! The cafeteria serves only red foods and the oddly specific rules change every day. There are even rumors of a camp ghost.Despite these horrors, Maggie makes friends and starts to actually enjoy herself. There are even tryouts for a camp production of The Music Man! This place might not be so bad . . . until campers start going missing and other suspicious things begin happeningespecially after dark. The camp ghost might be the least scary thing about this place. . . .
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
288 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Writing Style: Julie Murphy is known for her captivating and relatable writing style, which draws readers into the story from the very first page.
- Strong Character Development: Murphy's characters are often well-developed and multifaceted, making it easy for readers to connect with them and their journeys.
- Important Themes: Murphy's books frequently tackle important social themes such as self-acceptance, friendship, and empowerment, providing valuable insights and lessons.
- Entertaining Plot: With a track record of creating engaging and entertaining plots, Murphy's 'Camp Sylvania' is likely to be a page-turner that keeps readers hooked until the end.