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It's another summer at Camp Avalon--only this year, things are anything but normal. Mack and Andre are spending the summer at rival Camp Killington, where the competitive campers seem intent on making them suffer. Themes include bullying. Book #3
Quick Summary
If your kid enjoyed the first two books in this series, they're going to love this one and it actually raises the stakes in a way that feels satisfying. After spending previous summers at Camp Avalon, the main characters Mack and Andre are now at Camp Killington, which turns out to be a completely different vibe way more competitive and a little bit rough on newcomers. The book tackles bullying in a way that feels real for middle schoolers, neither sugarcoating it nor being preachy about it, which I think is what makes it work. Kids who like sports stories, camp vibes, or books with a bit of tension and humor mixed together will gravitate toward this one. At around 46,000 words it's a solid middle-grade read, and the 4.9 AR level means it's accessible but still gives readers something to sink their teeth into. I'd recommend it to kids who liked "The Bad Guys" or any of the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books it's got that same mix of funny moments and genuine heart. Parents will appreciate that the book lets the characters figure things out on their own rather than having adults swoop in, which feels like a good conversation starter about standing up for yourself and your friends.