The few illustrations give the reader a clear picture about what is really happening in the story. I think this story is well-written and entertaining for a young reader. Feeling secure with his sock monkey is necessary for DJ, but having the boys think he sleeps with a doll is too embarrassing, and so he keeps Sockster hidden. The story touches on many of the fears and worries children have, especially when they are away at camp. Many young children will relate to Adventures At Camp Lots-O-Fun. In DJ's final journal entry, he reveals he is sad to be leaving his friends after a fun time at camp but excited that all the boys will be back next summer, even Andrew, who turned out to be fun after all. Andrew and DJ must work together to find a list of items found in nature, and they end up in stomach aching giggles and win the hunt using their creative thinking to find objects for all the clues. The following day, Chris pairs the boys up in a scavenger hunt. Although Andrew is still not as impressed as the other boys, they think DJ has shown real bravery for catching the spider. One night, Power Man leaps to the rescue when a spider scares the boys in Cabin Six, and Power Man saves the spider from being squished so it can be released outside. Unfortunately, when the other boys find out about Sockster, DJ has to face the teasing, especially from Andrew. Power Man may not be afraid, but Sockster is, and DJ needs to make him feel safe.
DJ slips Sockster out of his bag at night when none of the other boys are looking and makes sure he is hidden away in the morning. At night, however, DJ finds comfort sleeping with his sock monkey, Sockster. Power Man isn't afraid of anything! Hearing a bear in the forest, seeing a monster in the swamp reeds or looking for a ghost on Hermit Island, DJ's active imagination make the days more interesting for Power Man and his three cabin mates. He is now Power Man! Wearing his Power Man jacket, DJ feels safe and ready to have some fun. Using red tape, DJ covers up the word 'girl' and adds the word 'man' to power. DJ has to make do with a jacket that has 'Girl Power' across the front. DJ has forgotten his jacket at home so Counselor Chris suggests he find one in the lost and found. He was tired of crafts.įinally, the first day it isn't raining, and the boys are ready to head outside and explore the camp. He had also made a monkey mask, a bucket hat and a rock paperweight. Raj, Ernie and Andrew were all sprawled on the floor, making their journals. I know a cockroach when I see one.ĭJ looked at the other boys in Cabin Six.
Raj said it was a cricket, but he didn't have his glasses on. I saw a cockroach in the dining hall this morning. His hair is so long he wears it in a ponytail. There are bugs and mosquitoes all over the place!Ĭhris sprayed our cabin with Bug-Be-Gone. Some of the puddles are so big there are creepy crawlers in them. But we can't go swimming or canoeing or any of that fun stuff. Me and the other guys in Cabin Six call it Camp Not-so-Fun. Illustrated by Mike Deas.ĭJ sat on the bottom bunk, chewing the end of his pencil. Volume XVII Number 20.January 28th, 2010.Īdventures at Camp Lots-O-Fun.
CM Magazine: Adventures at Camp Lots-O-Fun.
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