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Zander is sent to a camp for at-risk teens, where she meets Cassie & Cassie's friend Grover. As secrets are revealed, she finds herself drawn to Grover's charm. Text has profanity, mild sexual situations and violence. Themes include suicide.
Quick Summary
At a camp for at-risk teens where everyone arrives with baggage, Zander finds unexpected friendship, shocking secrets, and a romance that develops through late-night conversations and growing trust, all wrapped in sharp humor that makes the heavier themes feel manageable. Kids will root for Zander as she navigates the awkwardness of liking someone named Grover while dealing with real struggles, and they'll love The Way to Treasure Island the characters support each other through hard truths without becoming preachy. If your kid likes emotionally honest stories like "All the Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven or "The Last Girl" by Janet Docs, they'll devour this camp-set tale of finding connection in the most unlikely places. This book is a perfect fit for middle schoolers in grades 6 through 8 who want a story that feels real without being overwhelming.