Best Books for Sleepaway Camp (continued)

This Lullaby, by Sarah Dessen (Speak, 2004)
High school graduate, Remy, is a cynical heroine whose thoughts on love and romance are tempered by her romance-writer mother’s engagement to a car dealer.

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series by Ann Brashares (Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2008)
The saga of four girls and a magical pair of jeans that fit them all perfectly continues. Forever in Blue is the fourth and final in the series celebrating one last, glorious summer.

Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume (Piper Books, 2006)
The latest book by a perennial author. This is a teen murder mystery with a strong, believable plot.

Boys who love a good survival story will probably get into books that focus on adventure.

Endurance by Alfred Lansing (Basic Books, 1999)
The true story of an expedition in the South Pole in 1914.

Ghost Soldiers by Hampton Sides (Anchor, 2002)
This novel, set in the Philippines during World War II, offers both action and history.

Flyboys and Flags of Our Fathers by James Bradley (Little Brown and Company, 2006)
Excellent and true war stories that focus on American soldiers and pilots who fought in the Pacific during World War II.

The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins (Scholastic Press, 2008)
Gripping sci-fi adventure, action and romance novels rolled into one that will have your teen on the edge of his bunk.

Great Adult Reads for Teens
Most high school kids have assigned reading over the summer, but many are ready to delve into well-written, age-appropriate books for adults.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. (Vintage Illustrated, 2004) A 15-year-old autistic boy plays Sherlock Holmes in a quirky and poignant story.

Marley and Me: Life and Love with the World’s Worst Dog by John Grogan. (Harper, 2008) A heartwarming story about a crazily misbehaved golden retriever and the owners who love him.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. (De Ray, 2002) Arthur Dent travels the galaxy on a quest to save the universe.

Before your camper takes off, consider visiting your local library where most librarians are happy to offer tips on the best books for camp, as long as you promise they’ll be returned without a dip in the lake!