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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

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School of Fear #1

Gitty Daneshvari

Four kids with paralyzing phobias are sent to an exclusive summer school to face their fears, only to find their eccentr

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School of Fear #2

Class Is Not Dismissed!

Gitty Daneshvari

Wigs and trophies are disappearing from the School of Fear! To solve the mystery, five students must confront their deep

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The Brewster Triplets #3

Revenge of the Happy Campers

Jennifer Ziegler

The Brewster triplets are trade-marking chaos as they swap wedding crashing and pageant sabotage for their first-ever fa

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Rebel McKenzie

Candice Ransom

For the child who feels like a fish out of water in social circles, this humorous tale follows a science-loving tomboy n

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James Howe, Andrew Donkin

For the child who feels anxious about being left at a kennel or away from home, this mystery shows that even strange new

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The Braid Girls

For the child navigating the surprise of a new family member or balancing the tricky dynamics of business and best frien

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The Samantha Granger Experiment #1

For the child grappling with overwhelming what-ifs and the weight of loss, this story follows a young girl learning that

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In Search of a Sandhill Crane

Keith Robertson

A summer spent tracking rare birds in the Michigan wilderness teaches Link that being still and silent can reveal the mo

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The Danger Joe Show #3

The Growling Grizzly

Jon Buller, Susan Schade

For the child who loves the thrill of a mystery and the wonders of the wild, this story follows a brave boy using his kn

Cover of Adrift!

Linda Williams Aber

For the young teen who loves stories about group dynamics and finding inner strength when plans go wrong. A summer saili

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Campground Creature

For the child who gets a little nervous when the lights go out or hears strange noises in the woods, this story turns ni

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Stella Díaz #2

Angela Dominguez

For the child who wants to protect the planet but isn't sure where to start. Stella finds her voice and her community wh

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Lizzie McGuire Junior Novels

A Very Lizzie Summer

Lisa Papademitriou

Lizzie’s summer is heating up with lifeguard trials, a rival trying to sabotage her, and friends dealing with digital cr

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Ella travels to New Mexico to stay with her grandmother, where she hunts for a stolen rare book while her mother undergo

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Staying with Grandpa

Penelope Lively

For the child feeling a little nervous about their first long stay away from home, this gentle story celebrates the quie

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Victoria Jamieson

For the child who feels their best friend is slipping away and needs to find their own spark. Astrid discovers herself t

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Intergalactic Bed and Breakfast #1

Aliens on Vacation

Clete Barrett Smith

For the child who feels like an outsider or is dreading a summer away from home. Discover a hidden world where 'weird' i

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The Key to Every Thing

Tash finally finds a sense of belonging at summer camp, only to return home and find that her beloved neighbor and prote

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Bunk 9's Guide to Growing Up

Bunk 9 offers an honest, supportive, and entertaining look at the changes of puberty, making the journey feel a lot more

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The Pup Days of Summer

Kelly Leigh Miller

For the child navigating the highs and lows of seasonal changes and social circles, this playful tale explores how to ke

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Captain Abdul #2

Captain Abdul's Pirate School

Colin McNaughton

For the child who needs a boost of confidence or a good laugh when facing a strict environment. A hilarious look at stan

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Agent Cody Banks #2

Destination London

Michael Anthony Steele

Junior agent Cody Banks trades summer camp for an elite music program in London to stop a mind-control device from falli

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The Famous Five #5

Five Go Off in a Caravan

A summer caravan trip turns suspicious when the Famous Five meet a circus troupe with secrets hidden behind the greasepa

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Wild Horse Summer

Thirteen-year-old Alison arrives at a Wyoming ranch full of doubt, but a new friend and the spirit of the wild horses he

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