Camp

A Novel

By: Elaine Wolf

Narrated by: Casey Holloway

A coming-of-age novel about bullying, mothers and daughters, and the collateral damage of family secrets

Every secret has a price.

For most girls, sleepaway camp is great fun. But for Amy Becker, it's a nightmare. Amy, whose home life is in turmoil, is sent to Camp Takawanda for Girls for the first time as a teenager. Although Amy swears she hates her German-immigrant mother, who is unduly harsh with Amy's autistic younger brother, Amy is less than thrilled about going to camp. At Takawanda she is subjected to a humiliating "initiation" and relentless bullying by the ringleader of the senior campers. As she struggles to stop the mean girls from tormenting her, Amy becomes more confident. Then a cousin reveals dark secrets about Amy's mother's past, which sets in motion a tragic event that changes Amy and her family forever.

Camp is a compelling coming-of-age novel about bullying, mothers and daughters, and the collateral damage of family secrets. It will resonate with a wide range of teenage listeners. Camp will be a strong addition to school recommended listening and summer listening lists, and it is appropriate for anti-bullying programs. Mostly, though, Camp is a story for mothers and daughters to share.

©2012 Elaine Wolf (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Honest clean book

Such a great story line, so very much enjoyed it. Easy listening and keep your attention. Didn’t want it to end.

Not a feel good story.

This is the 2nd book I’ve listened to by this author. She must have been bullied and abused, to write about it in detail. I was hoping there would be some punishment for the abusers or at least justice for her. I doubt I will seek her out as an author to listen to again.