The Summer Camp Mysteries

Reach for this book when your child is feeling a mix of excitement and 'what-if' nerves regarding their first independent summer camp or sleepaway experience. Cam Jansen and her friend Eric navigate three weeks at Camp Eagle Lake, tackling everything from missing items on the first day to competitive sports mysteries. It is an ideal bridge for children moving into longer chapter books who still appreciate a familiar, structured detective format. Through Cam's famous photographic memory, the story emphasizes observation and logic, helping children see that new environments are just puzzles waiting to be understood. The emotional themes of friendship, fairness, and the pride of solving a problem independently make it a reassuring choice for the 7 to 10 age range. It effectively models how to settle into a new routine and make friends while maintaining one's unique identity and talents.