About This Book
Reach for this book when your middle-schooler is feeling the weight of social hierarchies or expressing deep anxiety about an upcoming school trip or outdoor adventure. It is a perfect choice for the child who worries about 'fitting in' or being embarrassed in front of their peers. The story follows Trevor Jones during a chaotic overnight field trip to Camp Whispering Pines, where he must navigate the terrors of nature alongside his complicated 'frenemy' Corey. While the book is packed with humor and mishaps, it deeply resonates with themes of friendship, self-confidence, and the realization that everyone else is just as nervous as you are. Written in a highly accessible mockumentary format with interviews and journals, it feels modern and fast-paced. It is ideally suited for ages 8 to 12, offering a safe space to laugh at the awkwardness of growing up while normalizing the very real social fears that emerge during the middle school years.
