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The Princess Diaries meets Harriet the Spy when Abby--the most ordinary girl in the world--finds herself undercover at a summer camp for famous kids. From acclaimed author Jennifer Blecher, Camp Famous is an accessible and fun summertime adventure about fitting in, being brave, and letting others see who you truly are. Camp Famous is pitch-perfect for anyone who loves Disney''s Camp Rock . Eleven-year-old Abby Herman is beyond excited that her parents are letting her go to summer camp for the first time ever. Maybe camp will be the place she''ll finally find what she''s always wanted: a best friend. But--surprise!--she''s not going to just any summer camp, she''s going to Camp Famous, the one exclusively for famous kids escaping the spotlight. Desperate to fit in with the pop stars, princesses, and geniuses, Abby creates a fake identity as a famous author. Everything goes as planned: the other girls welcome her, she participates in camp activities, and she even inspires a pop star! But as camp comes to a close, Abby finds herself torn between who she has pretended to be and who she truly is.
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“Camp Famous expertly blends the joys of summer camp with the struggles of not fitting in. It's a fun and uplifting read!”—Janae Marks, author of From the Desk of Zoe Washington
“Like the best camp friends, this heartfelt story will stay with you for a long time.”—Stacy McAnulty, author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
The Princess Diaries meets Harriet the Spy when Abby—the most ordinary girl in the world—finds herself undercover at a summer camp for famous kids. From acclaimed author Jennifer Blecher, Camp Famous is an accessible and fun summertime adventure about fitting in, being brave, and letting others see who you truly are. Camp Famous is pitch-perfect for anyone who loves Disney’s Camp Rock.
Eleven-year-old Abby Herman is beyond excited that her parents are letting her go to summer camp for the first time ever. Maybe camp will be the place she’ll finally find what she’s always wanted: a best friend. But—surprise!—she’s not going to just any summer camp, she’s going to Camp Famous, the one exclusively for famous kids escaping the spotlight.
Desperate to fit in with the pop stars, princesses, and geniuses, Abby creates a fake identity as a famous author. Everything goes as planned: the other girls welcome her, she participates in camp activities, and she even inspires a pop star! But as camp comes to a close, Abby finds herself torn between who she has pretended to be and who she truly is.
Can she find the courage to be herself before her secret is exposed?
- A Summer Camp Adventure: Join Abby at a secret camp packed with pop stars, princesses, and one huge secret—hers.
- A Story About Fitting In: Abby just wants a best friend, but to get one, she has to pretend to be a famous author.
- Unlikely Friendships: From inspiring a pop star to bonding with a princess, Abby discovers that even famous kids have fears and insecurities.
- Finding the Courage to Be Yourself: A funny and heartfelt journey about discovering that the most amazing person you can be is the real you.
