Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Summer Vacation
Tommy Greenwald
Illustrated by JP Coovert
04 April 2017Synopsis
In this middle-grade novel, a reluctant reader faces a his worst fear: academic summer camp.
Despite all attempts to avoid reading and extra work, Charlie Joe Jackson finds himself in a terrible dream he can't wake up from: Camp Rituhbukkee (pronounced "read-a-bookie")—a place filled with grammar workshops, Read-a-Ramas, and kids who actually like reading. But Charlie Joe is determined to...
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04 April 2017
9781250039996Reviews
Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Summer Vacation:
“This book is so fast-paced and funny that even reluctant readers like Charlie Joe claims to be should find themselves enjoying reading, after all.” -Claudia Mills, Children's Literature
“If they're not convinced, kids with an aversion to books still have a character they can relate to. An ideal choice for summer reading lists.” -School Library Journal
“Fans of Joey Pigza and Big Nate will find a lot to love here. . . A series that improves with each offering.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A great read for reluctant readers or readers just looking for a little harmless fun.” —Booklist
