- Published: New York : Henry Holt, 2010.
- Year Published: 2010
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Description: 211 p. : b&w ill. ; 22 cm.
- Language: English
- Format: Book
Reading Level
- Lexile: 880
ISBN/Standard Number
- 9780805089035 (hc : alk. paper)
- 0805089039 (hc : alk. paper)
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Subjects
- Summer -- Fiction.
- Secrets -- Fiction.
- Family life -- Fiction.
- Books and reading -- Fiction.
- Animals -- Fiction.
- Children's art.
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Dubbed a "reluctant reader" by his teacher, twelve-year-old Derek spends summer vacation learning important lessons even though he does not complete his summer reading list.
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Not Enough Action for Most Reluctant Readers
This is a rather meandering but charming story about a reluctant 12 y.o. reader who gets into trouble a lot - ADHD is implied but never stated. Derek has a mysterious death in his past, and is doomed to a summer vacation with "Learning Camp" and a best friend on the other side of the US. I enjoyed it - and the cartoons in the margin (illustrating Derek's new vocabulary words) are a wonderful touch - but the story doesn't move as quickly as my reluctant reader would like. It may still appeal to some kids, especially boys.
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