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Gone Camping - A Novel in Verse - cover

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Gone Camping - A Novel in Verse

Tamera Will Wissinger

Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers

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Summary

A family camping trip goes awry in this “playful, delightfully illustrated verse narrative” for young readers by the author and illustrator of Gone Fishing (Kirkus).   Hiking in the great outdoors, catching fish, watching the stars come out at night—camping is fun. Until it’s time to sleep. Then, Lucy wonders, what kinds of creatures lurk in the dark? With only her brother and grandpa as tent-mates, will Lucy be able to face her camping fears?   Filled with a variety of poetic forms—from aubade to haiku—as well as exuberant art and helpful writing tips about rhyme and rhythm, this entertaining companion to the award-winning Gone Fishing is packed with family humor and adventure. So grab a flashlight and get settled in to experience the joy of campfires, s’mores, and storytelling!
Available since: 03/28/2017.
Print length: 117 pages.

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