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Bummer Camp
Two sisters scramble to save their family’s legacy in a funny, huge-hearted novel about grandiose plans and summers to remember by the author of I Thought You Said This Would Work.
Cat McCarthy has spent years extricating herself from the family business—an increasingly run-down theater camp—and all the drama contained within it. At thirty-seven, she’s putting the final touches on a new life as she renovates her dream cottage and awaits her first child. Does it worry her that the McCarthy legacy is in the hands of her disastrously irresponsible sister, Ginger? Sure. But the camp’s not Cat’s problem anymore.
Then a series of frantic text messages pulls Cat back to center stage. Ginger has handed the reins to a crackpot motivational speaker, Bob Durand, and his scheming wife, Elaine. The couple’s plan to rebrand the camp as a “rehab” for anxious adults has nearly bankrupted the McCarthys. And now the Durands have skipped town days before investors arrive for a fundraising gala that could determine the camp’s future.
As Cat and Ginger wrangle a cast of lovable misfits and underdogs to save the camp, the sisters rediscover the importance of family, belonging, and holding fast to sweet summer memories.
Cat McCarthy has spent years extricating herself from the family business—an increasingly run-down theater camp—and all the drama contained within it. At thirty-seven, she’s putting the final touches on a new life as she renovates her dream cottage and awaits her first child. Does it worry her that the McCarthy legacy is in the hands of her disastrously irresponsible sister, Ginger? Sure. But the camp’s not Cat’s problem anymore.
Then a series of frantic text messages pulls Cat back to center stage. Ginger has handed the reins to a crackpot motivational speaker, Bob Durand, and his scheming wife, Elaine. The couple’s plan to rebrand the camp as a “rehab” for anxious adults has nearly bankrupted the McCarthys. And now the Durands have skipped town days before investors arrive for a fundraising gala that could determine the camp’s future.
As Cat and Ginger wrangle a cast of lovable misfits and underdogs to save the camp, the sisters rediscover the importance of family, belonging, and holding fast to sweet summer memories.
328 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 1, 2024
About the author
Ann Garvin
5 books259 followersAnn Garvin Ph.D. is a nurse, a professor, and USA Today Bestselling Author. She thinks everything is funny and a little bit sad. Ann Writes stories about women with a good sense of humor who do too much in a world that asks too much from them.
Ann teaches creative writing at Drexel University in their Low- Residence Masters of Fine Arts program and lives in Wisconsin with her anxious and overly protective dog Peanut.
She is the founder of the multiple award-winning Tall Poppy Writers and is dedicated to helping authors find readers and vice versa. Learn more about Ann Garvin at: anngarvin.com
Ann teaches creative writing at Drexel University in their Low- Residence Masters of Fine Arts program and lives in Wisconsin with her anxious and overly protective dog Peanut.
She is the founder of the multiple award-winning Tall Poppy Writers and is dedicated to helping authors find readers and vice versa. Learn more about Ann Garvin at: anngarvin.com
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Shelved as 'dnf'
August 1, 2024DNF @ 4%
I got a bad feeling about this book in the first sentence when the main character referred to her sister as "a sinkhole of a sister". Then the MC went into how she's the-best-at-being-pregnant and apparently, the best at everything. Just a few lines of cringey dialogue later & I knew I had to tap out. I know I would've been irrationally annoyed at the MC the entire book. Luckily, this was an Amazon First Read, so no harm/no foul.
I got a bad feeling about this book in the first sentence when the main character referred to her sister as "a sinkhole of a sister". Then the MC went into how she's the-best-at-being-pregnant and apparently, the best at everything. Just a few lines of cringey dialogue later & I knew I had to tap out. I know I would've been irrationally annoyed at the MC the entire book. Luckily, this was an Amazon First Read, so no harm/no foul.
July 5, 2024
Somewhere over the rainbow is Bummer Camp. It is where troubles melt like lemon drops, especially if you solicit the help of a therapy chicken named Connie, or eat Good Morning Overnight Oats made especially for you by Wynn.
Ann Garvin is one of the very best weirdos of the world. I have read all of her books and will auto pre-order any new ones that she writes. She makes me laugh out loud with her words and outrageously witty scenes. I loved every single page of Bummer Camp!
Here’s an excerpt from somewhere on the internet about Bummer Camp which I thinks sums it up better than I ever could: As Cat and Ginger wrangle a cast of lovable misfits and underdogs to save the camp, the sisters rediscover the importance of family, belonging, and holding fast to sweet summer memories.
Thank you NetGalley for the arc! And thank you Ann Garvin for the opportunity to celebrate this book launch at the actual Camp in Wisconsin in August!! Holy Bear Poop! I will be there!!! Is Wynn going to be cooking? 😉
Ann Garvin is one of the very best weirdos of the world. I have read all of her books and will auto pre-order any new ones that she writes. She makes me laugh out loud with her words and outrageously witty scenes. I loved every single page of Bummer Camp!
Here’s an excerpt from somewhere on the internet about Bummer Camp which I thinks sums it up better than I ever could: As Cat and Ginger wrangle a cast of lovable misfits and underdogs to save the camp, the sisters rediscover the importance of family, belonging, and holding fast to sweet summer memories.
Thank you NetGalley for the arc! And thank you Ann Garvin for the opportunity to celebrate this book launch at the actual Camp in Wisconsin in August!! Holy Bear Poop! I will be there!!! Is Wynn going to be cooking? 😉
August 11, 2024
This dragged on without much of anything happening. I finished it… but that’s about the best I can say about it.
September 30, 2024
I loved this!!!
I read a lot. Like a lot. I’ve read 50+ books so far this year. This book is special! It’s funny, it has dynamic characters, a compelling storyline, and excellent writing. I don’t often laugh out loud or highlight as many passages as often as I did when reading this. I never went to summer camp but wanted to and I feel like the author captured the experience and the magic. I loved the relationship between the sisters and how the camp characters pulled together. This was just a really lovely read from beginning to end! I highly recommend it!
I read a lot. Like a lot. I’ve read 50+ books so far this year. This book is special! It’s funny, it has dynamic characters, a compelling storyline, and excellent writing. I don’t often laugh out loud or highlight as many passages as often as I did when reading this. I never went to summer camp but wanted to and I feel like the author captured the experience and the magic. I loved the relationship between the sisters and how the camp characters pulled together. This was just a really lovely read from beginning to end! I highly recommend it!
August 13, 2024
I love a good sister story. And a good summer story. And a good laugh. Ann Garvin's BUMMER CAMP is all these things and more. It's an invitation to unplug and come along to a nostalgic summer-camp where kids and grown-ups of all ages are welcome, filled with sweetly flawed, earnest characters who are doing their best .... and a literal whirlwind of a story that leaves you loving them all just the way they are.
I've been reading Ann Garvin's work for years, and my absolute favorite thing is how her author bio says she sets out to write "about women with a good sense of humor who do too much in a world that asks too much from them." No wonder I find her characters so relatable. The sisters trying to save their family's titular BUMMER CAMP couldn't be more different—but they also might not know each other quite as well as they think they do. Even when they're letting each other down, they're still capable of surprising each other and even themselves. I loved how this book celebrated the simple traditions that are perfectly imperfect just the way they are, while also showing that we're never too old or too cynical to change and grow into better versions of ourselves. BUMMER CAMP is the best kind of group hug. I'm already looking forward to Ann Garvin's next one.
I've been reading Ann Garvin's work for years, and my absolute favorite thing is how her author bio says she sets out to write "about women with a good sense of humor who do too much in a world that asks too much from them." No wonder I find her characters so relatable. The sisters trying to save their family's titular BUMMER CAMP couldn't be more different—but they also might not know each other quite as well as they think they do. Even when they're letting each other down, they're still capable of surprising each other and even themselves. I loved how this book celebrated the simple traditions that are perfectly imperfect just the way they are, while also showing that we're never too old or too cynical to change and grow into better versions of ourselves. BUMMER CAMP is the best kind of group hug. I'm already looking forward to Ann Garvin's next one.
September 11, 2024
A pregnant Cat McCarthy is seeking a quiet, comfy life for her and her baby when an urgent call pulls her back to her family's summer camp. Her sister, Ginger, has been running the camp but now faces the threat of bankruptcy. Cat feels almost obligated to step in and save the day.
This story had me laughing throughout, with a delightful cast of misfit characters and a quirky therapy chicken named Connie. Each character felt welcomed and accepted at the camp, and it was heartwarming to see two sisters, as different as night and day, try to learn from each other. The camp itself, rebranded from a theater camp to a retreat for anxious adults, provides a place of healing and relaxation.
While Cat's character was unique, I understood and appreciated her as the story developed. Ginger and the lovable camp staff like Shirtless Gary added to the charm and humor. The relationships and dynamics between the characters felt relatable, and I was touched by how their parents' story unfolded as well.
Although the pacing started slow, the book became a feel-good read with surprises along the way.
This story had me laughing throughout, with a delightful cast of misfit characters and a quirky therapy chicken named Connie. Each character felt welcomed and accepted at the camp, and it was heartwarming to see two sisters, as different as night and day, try to learn from each other. The camp itself, rebranded from a theater camp to a retreat for anxious adults, provides a place of healing and relaxation.
While Cat's character was unique, I understood and appreciated her as the story developed. Ginger and the lovable camp staff like Shirtless Gary added to the charm and humor. The relationships and dynamics between the characters felt relatable, and I was touched by how their parents' story unfolded as well.
Although the pacing started slow, the book became a feel-good read with surprises along the way.
July 22, 2024
When I say this is a classic ANN GARVIN story I mean it in the best of all possible ways! A sister story, a love story, a David v Goliath story all wrapped up with humor, heart, and all the feels. I hated my one summer at sleep away camp, but I'd go to Bummer Camp in a hot minute.
August 26, 2024
this novel was...a bummer
July 10, 2024
"We're not trying to be something we're not. Highlight, not hide. People respect the truth." One of my favorite lines from Ann Garvin's upcoming novel, Bummer Camp. This story takes place at a former theatre summer camp for kids. It's recently been re-branded for a camp for adults dealing with anxiety and depression. Cat gets a SOS call from her sister Ginger and nephew saying the camp is in major financial struggles and they need her help. Cat is reluctant to help as she is 7 months pregnant, trying to ready herself for her next stage in life, and not too keen to clean up Ginger's latest mess, in her opinion.
I loved the theme of this story. It's a sweet group of young adults (and 30 somethings) who often feel like people don't see their potential or worth. The misfits you might call them. I loved that they all worked together for a common goal (save the camp) and their unique talents really shined. This was my first time reading Ann Garvin's work and I really enjoyed it. The Wizard of Oz is also a big part of this novel and that made my heart happy too. This fun summer read with lots of heart comes out September 1st. Thank you Uplit Reads, Ann Garvin, and NetGalley for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.
I loved the theme of this story. It's a sweet group of young adults (and 30 somethings) who often feel like people don't see their potential or worth. The misfits you might call them. I loved that they all worked together for a common goal (save the camp) and their unique talents really shined. This was my first time reading Ann Garvin's work and I really enjoyed it. The Wizard of Oz is also a big part of this novel and that made my heart happy too. This fun summer read with lots of heart comes out September 1st. Thank you Uplit Reads, Ann Garvin, and NetGalley for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.
August 19, 2024
I just did not get this book. 50% DNF
August 24, 2024
Slow start but overall a solid read. Personally, the Wizard of Oz references were my favorite.. and surprising since I didn’t see that in the initial summary! Cat was unlikeable but eventually I came around to understand her - and like her. Ginger, Shirtless, Gary and all the rest of the camp staff were lovable “misfits” as the synopsis stated. I felt like they were relatable characters.. and eventually learning about Ginger & Cat’s parents and their roles was touching. I found that this was a great summer read about saving “Summer Camp” - I loved the camp dynamics, the multi level plot and surprises along the way. Each character lent a piece of themselves to the camp, and I couldn’t help but wish this was a real camp! A feel good read overall.
October 7, 2024
Sisters….gotta love them! Cat is pregnant, thanks to a one night stand, receives an SOS to bail her sister out at the family camp. She rushes to help because that’s what she does. But she gets more than she bargained for.
I love sister stories so had to grab this. I appreciated the Sister dynamics, but found Cat so annoying! I just couldn’t like her, even at the end. This was a mash up of totally quirky characters, some more lovable than others, although I struggled with so many characters and their story lines. I enjoyed the references to The Wizard of Oz and how it all came together. This was definitely a slow burn for me, picking up half way thru but the ending fell flat. I was hoping for more laughs from this. Although this book wasn’t totally for me, I will definitely give this author another try.
Thanks to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for this book. This is my honest opinion.
I love sister stories so had to grab this. I appreciated the Sister dynamics, but found Cat so annoying! I just couldn’t like her, even at the end. This was a mash up of totally quirky characters, some more lovable than others, although I struggled with so many characters and their story lines. I enjoyed the references to The Wizard of Oz and how it all came together. This was definitely a slow burn for me, picking up half way thru but the ending fell flat. I was hoping for more laughs from this. Although this book wasn’t totally for me, I will definitely give this author another try.
Thanks to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for this book. This is my honest opinion.
August 8, 2024
Did not finish at 40%. I tried, I struggled and gave up.
August 6, 2024
What starts as a strange little story blossoms into a “Little Engine That Could” tale and you really root for this group of weirdos. A lot of heart in this book.
August 21, 2024
a slow burn…
This book took a while to really get moving.. I felt like there was too many characters to keep track of and still stay focused on the main story.
This book took a while to really get moving.. I felt like there was too many characters to keep track of and still stay focused on the main story.
September 26, 2024
My biggest complaint here is the number of loose ends and plot arcs that went absolutely nowhere. This story could’ve easily been written with only a couple of characters as the focus, but instead, many characters were highlighted only to end up feeling underdeveloped.
August 14, 2024
This was one of my first DNF's of the year - it was so hard to get into, I stopped, started another book, stopped, started and finally gave up. The character's were not at all relatable, they were not well developed, they were not interesting to this reader. The story/plot was boring, there were so many places that were drawn out only to go no where...I made it about halfway and just couldn't go any farther. Maybe this is a good book, but it was not the book for me.
September 14, 2024
Cat McCarthy returns home to help her sister, Ginger save their family’s theatre camp. When she realizes that Ginger has basically handed over the camp to someone who has fled with their money, Cat decides to step up and help save the camp.
Bummer Camp by Ann Garvin was a slow burn story about sisterhood, family obligations, and realizing who you are. I struggled to get into it in the beginning, but once the pace picked up, I ended up enjoying it. The camp setting was fun, and I really liked the secondary characters.
This book has a fun plot, but it’s much more character driven. I found it hard to relate to Cat’s character in the beginning because she was so condescending and patronizing towards her sister and the camp staff. While her character did see growth throughout, I actually preferred Ginger and the quirky secondary characters like Shirtless and Gary, and the camp’s emotional support chicken, Connie more. They brought humor and heart to the story.
I found that pairing the audiobook with my physical copy helped with the pacing, and I enjoyed Andi Arndt’s narration. She was a great choice for Cat’s character.
I love books about sisterhood, and while I struggled with this one a bit, I do think it’s great for anyone who loves a found family story. There was a little romance, some touching moments, some funny scenes, a fun setting, and a great supporting cast of characters.
Thank you to the author, Uplit Reads, Lake Union Publishing, Brilliance Audio, and NetGalley for advanced copies in exchange for my honest review.
Bummer Camp by Ann Garvin was a slow burn story about sisterhood, family obligations, and realizing who you are. I struggled to get into it in the beginning, but once the pace picked up, I ended up enjoying it. The camp setting was fun, and I really liked the secondary characters.
This book has a fun plot, but it’s much more character driven. I found it hard to relate to Cat’s character in the beginning because she was so condescending and patronizing towards her sister and the camp staff. While her character did see growth throughout, I actually preferred Ginger and the quirky secondary characters like Shirtless and Gary, and the camp’s emotional support chicken, Connie more. They brought humor and heart to the story.
I found that pairing the audiobook with my physical copy helped with the pacing, and I enjoyed Andi Arndt’s narration. She was a great choice for Cat’s character.
I love books about sisterhood, and while I struggled with this one a bit, I do think it’s great for anyone who loves a found family story. There was a little romance, some touching moments, some funny scenes, a fun setting, and a great supporting cast of characters.
Thank you to the author, Uplit Reads, Lake Union Publishing, Brilliance Audio, and NetGalley for advanced copies in exchange for my honest review.
August 13, 2024
*Paperback
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨(3.5/5) rounded up for 4 for Goodreads
“Her sister had opened her mouth to speak when a short, solid gargoyle of a woman moved silently and smoothly into the doorway, as if on rollers.” 🤣😂🤣 I’m like I already don’t like this woman and when she talked about signing the document she gave me serious Ursula the sea witch vibes. Which is even more hilarious after finishing the book because there actually is a little mermaid reference 🧜♀️
“Maybe love was as simple as showing up and doing what you don’t want to do.”
When Ginger finally started feeling a bit more confident with her sister Cat at her side and called Elaine “Ellen” even after Elaine corrected her it was too funny.
To be honest, I did struggle a bit to really get invested in this one but by the end I really became attached to the characters. I really enjoyed seeing the growth of all the characters.
I think that’s maybe the writing style for this one didn’t click with my brain’s reading style. It was decent and I loved the “everybody is welcome” vibes. Overall, a good feel good read for the summer.
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨(3.5/5) rounded up for 4 for Goodreads
“Her sister had opened her mouth to speak when a short, solid gargoyle of a woman moved silently and smoothly into the doorway, as if on rollers.” 🤣😂🤣 I’m like I already don’t like this woman and when she talked about signing the document she gave me serious Ursula the sea witch vibes. Which is even more hilarious after finishing the book because there actually is a little mermaid reference 🧜♀️
“Maybe love was as simple as showing up and doing what you don’t want to do.”
When Ginger finally started feeling a bit more confident with her sister Cat at her side and called Elaine “Ellen” even after Elaine corrected her it was too funny.
To be honest, I did struggle a bit to really get invested in this one but by the end I really became attached to the characters. I really enjoyed seeing the growth of all the characters.
I think that’s maybe the writing style for this one didn’t click with my brain’s reading style. It was decent and I loved the “everybody is welcome” vibes. Overall, a good feel good read for the summer.
August 31, 2024
4.5 stars rounded up
The second 2/3 of Bummer Camp were a total win for me! The beginning felt a little slow and I was not sure there was going to be a spectacular story in this book, but I was wrong. Totally, and completely wrong.
Cat arrives at Summer Camp and that’s when she begins to crack open. Just a little at first, observing the folks working at camp, the state of things and her own life. Little by little, the crack gets bigger until it all breaks open! The story of how Cat lets go, embraces her family and allows herself to not be perfect is a beautiful one for sure.
Advance reader copy provided by Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley but all opinions are my own.
The second 2/3 of Bummer Camp were a total win for me! The beginning felt a little slow and I was not sure there was going to be a spectacular story in this book, but I was wrong. Totally, and completely wrong.
Cat arrives at Summer Camp and that’s when she begins to crack open. Just a little at first, observing the folks working at camp, the state of things and her own life. Little by little, the crack gets bigger until it all breaks open! The story of how Cat lets go, embraces her family and allows herself to not be perfect is a beautiful one for sure.
Advance reader copy provided by Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley but all opinions are my own.
September 2, 2024
The cover first caught my eye! I mean, who can resist it? A book from the talented Ann Garvin gives a feeling of pure happiness. Her latest is a funny & sad book with lots going on. I’ve never been to summer camp, but in Bummer Camp, I felt like I was there. It gives a little feeling of holding onto summer a little longer when we’re wrapping up the season.
Thank you, Ann Garvin, Lake Union Publishing, Uplit Reads & netgalley, for my early copy! All opinions are my own.
Thank you, Ann Garvin, Lake Union Publishing, Uplit Reads & netgalley, for my early copy! All opinions are my own.
August 19, 2024
Cat is a very business minded professional who has a night with a guy who isn’t very pleasant (Steve) and ends up pregnant (not sure if this is a spoiler, it happens pretty quickly in the book). Soon after, she gets a call from her sister needing help at their family’s camp in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, because her name is on the deed and they are having financial trouble. She goes, several months pregnant, and finds out that Steve wants to bulldoze the camp to create a waterpark. The camp manager disappears with his sleazy girlfriend (and possibly what is left of the camp’s money and supplies for an upcoming fundraiser). Cat, her sister, and the camp team try to make the fundraiser happen with limited funds to save the camp.
I didn’t feel like the pregnancy track really was necessary (could they have just had the night?), because it wasn’t really discussed much at camp (no one asked who the father was or why he wasn’t around). I think Steve could have had the same role minus the pregnancy and I would have liked it better.
He just really creeped me out!
“It was as if she were on one side of a soap bubble, and if she wasn’t careful, it would pop and she’d be inside it all again.” Ch 8
“The trust she had in Bob, that he wouldn’t let her down. What would that be like to have in life? Blind Faith, a Comfort and a Cross: The Ginger McCarthy Story.” Ch 16
“These woods, they’d seen it all before, and she could swear the trees whispered, Cat, failure is the chance to begin again.” Ch 24
“Money is a renewable resource. Family, truly caring people, are not,…” ch 34
“This camp for anxious and depressed adults run by anxious and depressed adults was finished. Bummer Camp indeed.” Ch 41
I didn’t feel like the pregnancy track really was necessary (could they have just had the night?), because it wasn’t really discussed much at camp (no one asked who the father was or why he wasn’t around). I think Steve could have had the same role minus the pregnancy and I would have liked it better.
He just really creeped me out!
“It was as if she were on one side of a soap bubble, and if she wasn’t careful, it would pop and she’d be inside it all again.” Ch 8
“The trust she had in Bob, that he wouldn’t let her down. What would that be like to have in life? Blind Faith, a Comfort and a Cross: The Ginger McCarthy Story.” Ch 16
“These woods, they’d seen it all before, and she could swear the trees whispered, Cat, failure is the chance to begin again.” Ch 24
“Money is a renewable resource. Family, truly caring people, are not,…” ch 34
“This camp for anxious and depressed adults run by anxious and depressed adults was finished. Bummer Camp indeed.” Ch 41
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 26, 2024
I wanna go to camp. THIS camp. The heart, characters, humor, setting, dialogue, plot, twists and turns - it’s all here at Bummer Camp.
(I am already rereading a second time!)
(I am already rereading a second time!)
November 20, 2024
A fun and heartwarming tale
Loved the latest book from Ann Garvin. Bummer Camp had me hooked from the title and held my interest till the end. Quirky, lovable characters and the rural summer-camp setting make it the perfect feel-good read. I listened to it on audio and loved the narrator. Highly recommended!
Loved the latest book from Ann Garvin. Bummer Camp had me hooked from the title and held my interest till the end. Quirky, lovable characters and the rural summer-camp setting make it the perfect feel-good read. I listened to it on audio and loved the narrator. Highly recommended!
September 11, 2024
Bummer Camp by Ann Garvin is a cozy, end-of-summer read. This is my second Garvin novel, and I find her books both very funny, and hard to put down. I think that this book excellently sets itself up for a sequel should the author choose to pursue one. My only qualm with the book is that it did not do more to build on the premise of a camp for anxious adults. Given the author’s sense of humor, I could have seen this being a bit more of an interesting centerpiece.
I would recommend this for others who enjoy a light read with a summer camp setting. Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
I would recommend this for others who enjoy a light read with a summer camp setting. Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
August 6, 2024
This was my Amazon First Reads selection for the month of August, because the summer camp setting caught my attention. I was craving a summer-themed story, and from a seasonal standpoint, it worked.
Now, I found my interest waning in and out for the first 30-40% of the book. The character development was a little slow, but then it hit the gas at the halfway point. It's a story that I'm glad I stuck with. Bummer Camp is full of characters who bond over their individual areas of weakness, but boldly celebrate their unique strengths. It really highlights a beautiful, profound message through a lighthearted, warm story, and I found myself smiling.
Added bonus...it's a highly quotable book!
"Failure is the chance to begin again."
"If you're a square peg, find the people who celebrate quadrilaterals."
Now, I found my interest waning in and out for the first 30-40% of the book. The character development was a little slow, but then it hit the gas at the halfway point. It's a story that I'm glad I stuck with. Bummer Camp is full of characters who bond over their individual areas of weakness, but boldly celebrate their unique strengths. It really highlights a beautiful, profound message through a lighthearted, warm story, and I found myself smiling.
Added bonus...it's a highly quotable book!
"Failure is the chance to begin again."
"If you're a square peg, find the people who celebrate quadrilaterals."
August 18, 2024
3.5 stars- really enjoyed the story but not quite 4 stars, a bit silly
September 1, 2024
Sisters Cat and Ginger scramble to save their family’s theater camp after a series unfortunate events threaten to destroy their family’s legacy.
I love anytime I’m able to relive the magic of camp and enjoyed how Bummer Camp puts a spin on the typical summer camp novel.
Bummer Camp is a beautiful story of people coming together to help save a place they care about. The characters are so wonderfully quirky and the easiest to root for. Ann’s humor is woven into the story in all the right places.
There’s also a Wizard of Oz element 🌈
I had the best time at Bummer Camp in Stevens Point where we were able to do some of the things the characters did in the book. I can’t wait to do it again next summer 🏕️
I love anytime I’m able to relive the magic of camp and enjoyed how Bummer Camp puts a spin on the typical summer camp novel.
Bummer Camp is a beautiful story of people coming together to help save a place they care about. The characters are so wonderfully quirky and the easiest to root for. Ann’s humor is woven into the story in all the right places.
There’s also a Wizard of Oz element 🌈
I had the best time at Bummer Camp in Stevens Point where we were able to do some of the things the characters did in the book. I can’t wait to do it again next summer 🏕️
August 25, 2024
great read
I’ve always loved this author’s books. She knows people and theater. I recommend her to as many friends as possible.
I’ve always loved this author’s books. She knows people and theater. I recommend her to as many friends as possible.
November 17, 2024
Can’t put my finger on it…
There was just something that turned me off about this story. I think part of it may be that Cat wasn’t particularly likable and part of it was the outlandishness of everything that happened at the camp (no phones, the sewer back up, a tornado).
There was just something that turned me off about this story. I think part of it may be that Cat wasn’t particularly likable and part of it was the outlandishness of everything that happened at the camp (no phones, the sewer back up, a tornado).
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