Camped Out

by Daphne Greer

Overview

This is the second story featuring Max and Duncan after Maxed Out

Max knows his mom can't afford to send him to summer camp. But he really, really wants to go. He needs a break from looking after his autistic brother, Duncan. And from his mom's new boyfriend. He is surprised when his mom says that he can go after all. But there's a catch. There are spots available at the camp for families with special needs. A grant would cover Duncan's fees, and Max could attend at no charge. If he goes as Duncan's escort.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781459815438
Publisher:	Orca Book Publishers
Publication date:	10/10/2017
Series:	Orca Currents Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
Lexile:	HL590L (what's this?)
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Daphne Greer has worked with children/ adults with special needs for many years, including at a summer camp much like the one in this book. Maxed Out, the first story featuring Max and his brother Duncan, was a 2013 yalsa Quick Picks nominee. Daphne’s books have been finalists for the Hackmatack and Silver Birch awards, as well as appearing on the Best Books for Kids&Teens list from the Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Daphne lives in Newport, Nova Scotia

Daphne Greer is the award winning author of Finding Grace (2019 Ann Connor Brimer Finalist), Camped Out (2019 Hackmatack Winner), Jacob’s Landing (2016 Silver Birch Finalist and Hackmatack finalist) and Maxed Out (2013 nominee for Best Quick Read by the American Library Association). Daphne graduated from Mount St. Vincent University with a Bachelor of Child Study. She lives in Newport Landing, Nova Scotia.

Editorial Reviews

"Greer has crafted a useful book to promote the power of empathy, and hopefully Max's newfound understanding will carry over to her readers."

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"There's a lot packed into this slim book: lessons about compassion and understanding, likeable characters and a story that keeps the reader turning the pages to find out what happens next."

Atlantic Books Today

"[Greer's] straightforward writing will appeal to kids who enjoy realistic fiction. Camped Out is also an easy read that will entice some reluctant readers. Kids will be able to identify with Max; like all of us, he has family struggles. But ultimately, he's just a normal kid. Recommended. "

CM: Canadian Review of Materials

"[Greer's] straightforward writing will appeal to kids who enjoy realistic fiction. Camped Out is also an easy read that will entice some reluctant readers. Kids will be able to identify with Max; like all of us, he has family struggles. But ultimately, he's just a normal kid. Recommended. "

CM Magazine

02/01/2018
Gr 6 Up—The series, which focuses on contemporary issues, continues with four new installments. In order to attend camp, Max must help out with his brother Duncan, who has autism, while dealing with his mother's new boyfriend in Camped Out. In Winter Road, Kat is coping with the loss of her father and recent diabetes diagnosis while on a long-distance trucking job with her mother. When a mysterious truck nearly runs over Dylan in Payback, he gets sucked into the crime that he accidentally witnessed. In Shadow, Preston, who is legally blind, must find out who erased a film that was to be screened at his upcoming festival. Each book features characters dealing with authentic real-world issues, like living with disabilities and challenging relationships with parents. The writing is straightforward with uncomplicated, short sentences, but each plotline is immersive. VERDICT Written between a third and fourth grade reading level, this series will particularly appeal to middle school hi-lo readers.

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