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Books for Going to Camp for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Going to Camp for Ages 8–11

Summer camp at chapter book age is where some of the best stories happen. New friendships forged fast, cabin rivalries, the particular freedom of a world run by kids. These 659 books capture that energy and the way camp can change how a child sees themselves.

659 books

Cover of Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah: A Letter from Camp

Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah: A Letter from Camp

Allan Sherman, Lou Busch

For the child who is nervous about their first sleepaway experience, this hilarious collection of dramatic letters home

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Arlo Finch in the Lake of the Moon

For the child finding their footing in a new group who needs to see that courage and cooperation can overcome even the s

Cover of Firelight Friends

Magic Kitten #13

Firelight Friends

For the child who feels anxious about making friends at summer camp, this gentle fantasy offers comfort through a magica

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Charlie Collier, Snoop for Hire #2

The Camp Phoenix Caper

John V. Madormo

For the budding detective who loves unraveling clues and puzzles, this summer camp mystery encourages logical thinking a

Ages 8–12

Cover of Yours Till Niagara Falls, Abby

Yours Till Niagara Falls, Abby

Abby faces summer camp alone after her best friend breaks an ankle, leaving her to navigate bunkmates and mystery meat o

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Elissa Brent Weissman

Gabe’s perfect summer at gifted camp is thrown into chaos when a nearby wildfire forces a group of cool kids to invade h

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Matt Christopher Sports Stories

Nothin' But Net

Matt Christopher

Thirteen-year-old Tim heads to basketball camp where he must choose between fitting in with the popular crowd or standin

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Scooby-Doo! Mysteries #15

The Campfire Mystery

For the child who loves mysteries but gets a little nervous about spooky things. Join Scooby and the gang for a camp-the

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The Classroom #4

When Nature Calls, Hang Up!

For the child who feels anxious about school trips or social hierarchies, this mockumentary-style adventure turns outdoo

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Harry the Hippo #4

Harry Goes to Day Camp

Harriet Ziefert

For the little one nervous about their first day away from home, this sweet story about a pup's day camp debut helps tur

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Agnes Parker #2

Kathleen O'Dell

Between a weird bunkmate, summer pranks, and being away from her best friend, Agnes finds that science camp is full of u

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Mr. Bambuckle's Remarkables #3

Class 12B Goes Wild

For the child who thrives in a playful classroom and needs a reminder that teamwork and a bit of silliness can turn any

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Rainbow Magic: The Night Fairies #3

Zara the Starlight Fairy

The stars are fading over Camp Stargaze, and only Rachel and Kirsty can help Zara the Starlight Fairy save the night sky

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Garbage Pail Kids #3

For the middle-grade reader navigating the nerves of a new environment who loves a spine-tingling mystery about identity

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Jerome the Alligator #3

Jerome Camps Out

Eileen Christelow

Jerome the alligator is excited for the Swamp School camping trip until he realizes the class bully is coming along for

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Nicole Melleby, A. J. Sass

For the child searching for their 'people,' this story offers a joyful, inclusive look at identity, friendship, and the

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Charlie Joe Jackson #2

Guide to Summer Vacation

Tommy Greenwald

For the child who would rather do anything but open a book, this hilarious camp adventure celebrates the cleverness of k

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The Anybodies #2

Eleven-year-old Fern heads to a magical summer camp to master her powers, only to face a villainous Mole holding mysteri

Cover of Be Prepared

For the child who feels like a square peg in a round hole, this graphic novel navigates the awkwardness of wanting to be

Cover of Summer Stars

Totally Lucy #7

For the child who thrives in group settings or dreams of summer adventures with animals while navigating the ups and dow

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Absolute Zeros #1

Greg Smith, Michael Tanner

For the child feeling the weight of high expectations or the need to save something they love while finding their own pl

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The Perfect Secret

For the child who is feeling overwhelmed by a secret or struggling to fit in at summer camp, this magical tale offers co

Cover of Spy Camp

For the child who thrives on high stakes and humor, this adventure follows an underdog recruit trying to survive a summe

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The Camping Trip

Jennifer K. Mann

For the child who is nervous about their first night away from home, this story explores how to handle the bumps in the

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