About This Book
Reach for this book when your middle-schooler is struggling to balance the excitement of new interests with the pressure of maintaining old friendships. This installment of the Camp Lakeview series follows four friends as they navigate the transition from summer freedom to the structured demands of the school year, including competitive dance, science fairs, and art portfolios. It is an ideal choice for parents of girls aged 9 to 12 who are beginning to express interest in 'crushes' or are feeling the sting of social media comparison. The story focuses on maintaining long-distance bonds through a shared blog, making it a relevant read for the digital age. Parents will appreciate how the book normalizes the anxiety of trying to 'have it all' while reinforcing that true friends support each other through both successes and awkward first romantic encounters. It is a gentle, age-appropriate look at the early stages of growing up and finding one's individual identity outside of a peer group.
