About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling the pressure of high expectations, struggling to fit into a new group, or needs a boost in collaborative problem solving. Camp Launchpad follows three very different kids, Val, Mark, and Pete, as they navigate the challenges of a struggling summer space camp. While they each carry their own baggage, from family legacies to financial stress, they must learn to bridge their personality gaps to save the place they love from a high stakes corporate takeover. This graphic novel is an excellent choice for children ages 8 to 12 who enjoy fast paced adventures and STEM themes. It beautifully normalizes the anxiety of living up to a parent's success while modeling how different strengths, like engineering skills and leadership, can come together to achieve a common goal. It is a lighthearted yet meaningful story about finding one's own identity amidst competition.
