From an acclaimed cartoonist comes a frenemies-to-friends graphic novel about the trials and tribulations of three preteen girls and cabinmates at sleepaway camp. Perfect for fans of Guts and Real Friends!

It's only one week of camp and then never again . . . right?

Beatrice, Roxy, and Virginia have conquered sixth grade, and now they’re ready for the next big milestone: their first week at sleepaway camp.

Beatrice isn’t happy about this. After all, she prefers stuffed animals over people. Roxy doesn’t think camp is so bad. Honestly, she’s just excited to get some peace and quiet—she hasn’t had enough of that at home lately. And Virginia is the most excited for camp out of everyone since ALL the middle school soccer girls are going . . . but then Virginia doesn’t make the soccer team.

Further complicating things is the fact that Virginia and Bea do not get along—which makes being cabinmates tricky. But between campfires and canoe rides, can these frenemies call a truce?

A Junior Library Guild Selection
Liz Montague is the creator of Maybe an Artist, nominated for the NAACP Award and recipient of three starred reviews. It was named a best book of the year by The Washington Post and the Bulletin. Liz is a cartoonist, writer, and illustrator whose work focuses on the intersection of self and social awareness. She began contributing to the New Yorker in 2019 as a cartoonist and has illustrated for the U.S. Open, Food Network, Google, and the Joe Biden presidential campaign. She’s been profiled by the Washington Post, ABC News, and Today, among other media outlets. Liz is the creator of the popular Liz at Large cartoon series, which previously ran in Washington City Paper, and is passionate about documenting social change and protest movements. View titles by Liz Montague
"An emotionally intelligent preteen summer camp adventure." —Kirkus Reviews

"A well-developed friendship story with strong middle grade appeal and a lot of heart." —School Library Journal

"[A] witty, well-paced graphic novel." —Publishers Weekly

"[An] endearing comic....A natural choice for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Shannon Hale." —Booklist
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From an acclaimed cartoonist comes a frenemies-to-friends graphic novel about the trials and tribulations of three preteen girls and cabinmates at sleepaway camp. Perfect for fans of Guts and Real Friends!

It's only one week of camp and then never again . . . right?

Beatrice, Roxy, and Virginia have conquered sixth grade, and now they’re ready for the next big milestone: their first week at sleepaway camp.

Beatrice isn’t happy about this. After all, she prefers stuffed animals over people. Roxy doesn’t think camp is so bad. Honestly, she’s just excited to get some peace and quiet—she hasn’t had enough of that at home lately. And Virginia is the most excited for camp out of everyone since ALL the middle school soccer girls are going . . . but then Virginia doesn’t make the soccer team.

Further complicating things is the fact that Virginia and Bea do not get along—which makes being cabinmates tricky. But between campfires and canoe rides, can these frenemies call a truce?

A Junior Library Guild Selection

Author

Liz Montague is the creator of Maybe an Artist, nominated for the NAACP Award and recipient of three starred reviews. It was named a best book of the year by The Washington Post and the Bulletin. Liz is a cartoonist, writer, and illustrator whose work focuses on the intersection of self and social awareness. She began contributing to the New Yorker in 2019 as a cartoonist and has illustrated for the U.S. Open, Food Network, Google, and the Joe Biden presidential campaign. She’s been profiled by the Washington Post, ABC News, and Today, among other media outlets. Liz is the creator of the popular Liz at Large cartoon series, which previously ran in Washington City Paper, and is passionate about documenting social change and protest movements. View titles by Liz Montague

Praise

"An emotionally intelligent preteen summer camp adventure." —Kirkus Reviews

"A well-developed friendship story with strong middle grade appeal and a lot of heart." —School Library Journal

"[A] witty, well-paced graphic novel." —Publishers Weekly

"[An] endearing comic....A natural choice for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Shannon Hale." —Booklist

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