There's a Bat in Bunk Five

Paula Danziger's 'There's a Bat in Bunk Five' follows fourteen-year-old Marcy Lewis as she embarks on her first summer as a counselor at an arts camp. This coming-of-age story explores themes of self-confidence, first love, and navigating complex friendships and social situations. Marcy, a character from a previous Danziger novel, grapples with a new boyfriend, a jealous peer, and the responsibilities of mentoring younger campers, all while dealing with her own insecurities and frustrations. It's a relatable and often humorous look at the emotional rollercoaster of adolescence, set against the backdrop of a lively summer camp near Woodstock, New York. Parents will appreciate its honest portrayal of growing up and finding your voice.

On her own for the first time, fourteen-year-old Marcy tries to cope with the new people and situations she encounters while working as a counselor at an arts camp.