About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a major transition, such as the end of a school year or a summer camp experience, and is struggling with the messy emotions of saying goodbye. It is particularly helpful for children navigating the pressure of peer secrets and the fear that a change in location might mean a change in their friendships. Set during the final weeks of summer at Camp Lakeview, the story follows a group of girls as they confront the reality of returning to their separate lives. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, the weight of keeping secrets for others, and the bittersweet nature of growing up. While the setting is a traditional summer camp, the emotional core focuses on the integrity required to maintain true friendships when external pressures mount. It is a gentle, realistic look at the social complexities of the pre-teen years, perfect for helping children normalize feelings of loneliness or anxiety about social belonging during times of change.
