Lumberjanes: The Good Egg

Lumberjanes: The Good Egg is the third novel in a beloved middle-grade series, following the adventures of five diverse and spirited friends at a very unusual summer camp. Jo, April, Molly, Mal, and Ripley navigate friendships, earn scout badges, and constantly stumble upon supernatural mysteries in the woods. This particular story focuses on Ripley, the youngest and most animal-loving scout, as she takes on the responsibility of caring for a lost egg, only to find herself up against mischievous egg poachers. The series is celebrated for its strong themes of friendship, teamwork, and self-acceptance, featuring a wonderfully diverse cast including a transgender character and a queer couple, all wrapped in a whimsical, fast-paced adventure.

Welcome to Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady Types. The five scouts of Roanoke cabin--Jo, April, Molly, Mal, and Ripley--love their summers at camp. They get to hang out with their best friends, earn Lumberjane scout badges, annoy their no-nonsense counselor Jen . . . and go on supernatural adventures. That last one? A pretty normal occurrence at Miss Qiunzella's, where the woods contain endless mysteries. Book three shines the spotlight on Ripley, the smallest, youngest, most animal-loving member of the cabin. When Ripley comes across an abandoned egg, she's determined to take care of it until the parent comes back. Unfortunately, her plan is quickly foiled by egg poachers, who steal the egg for their own collection.