Great Advice from Lila Fenwick

Name: Great Advice from Lila Fenwick
ISBN: 9780803705326

For kids navigating growing up and making new friends, this chapter book celebrates summer adventures and the humorous discoveries of new social dynamics.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is on the cusp of tweendom and starting to ask curious, non-romantic questions about the opposite gender. This humorous story follows Lila and her best friend Cricket, the only two girls at a Boy Scout camp for two weeks. As they navigate camp life, from canoe races to campfire songs, Lila keeps a notebook of her 'great advice' based on her funny observations of the boys. It's a lighthearted look at friendship, independence, and the awkward, wonderful moments of growing up. For readers ages 9 to 11, it normalizes curiosity in a safe, fun way, making it a great pick for summer reading or a child nervous about a new social setting.

Growing Up Going to Camp Friendship & Loyalty Nature & Outdoors Friendship & Social Curiosity & Wonder Making Friends Humor

What Parents Should Know

Cultural Content GapMild

Published in 1988, some camp details and social norms may feel dated to modern readers.

Sensitive Topics

The book's main theme is the pre-adolescent curiosity about the opposite gender, but it is handled in a completely innocent, secular, and humorous way. There are no romantic plotlines. The focus is on observation and friendship. The resolution is simply the end of a successful and fun camp experience.