Action, Adventure, and Reluctant Readers: The Surviving Summer Camp Review Roundup

What Reviewers are Saying: Surviving Summer Camp

It’s been an incredible few months for Eddy and his brothers! Since the release of Surviving Summer Camp, the middle-grade blogging community has been diving into the wilderness with the Breau brothers—and the feedback has been heart-pounding and heartwarming.

Whether you are a parent looking for a book to hook a reluctant reader or a teacher searching for the next great classroom adventure, here is a look at what the experts are saying:

"The 30 Chapters Zip By" — Always in the Middle

Greg Pattridge at Always in the Middle highlighted exactly what I hoped readers would find: a fast-paced journey that keeps you turning pages.

"The 30 chapters zip by with the engaging narration by young Eddy... Fast-paced with plenty of laughs that will appeal to the reluctant reader."

"Fans of Hatchet will Love This" — Log Cabin Library

One of the highest compliments a survival story can receive is a comparison to Gary Paulsen’s classic. Brenda at Log Cabin Library noted the "edge-of-your-seat" tension.

"Along with Surviving Summer Camp, they’re all action-packed where characters are plunged into the wild and have these edge-of-your-seat tense moments that keep you flying through the pages."

"Unexpectedly Deep" — Briar’s Reviews

Briar took a deep dive into Eddy's character arc, focusing on the growth that happens when you're forced out of your comfort zone (and away from your snacks!).

"Unexpectedly deep... perfect for readers who like high-stakes and character growth. I highly recommend this book for any middle grader." Read the full review here

"A Heart-Pounding Survival Story" — Bookworm for Kids

For the younger end of the middle-grade spectrum, the team at Bookworm for Kids noted how relatable Eddy’s "indoor kid" personality is for modern children.

"Fans of Holes, Hatchet, or Restart will love this heart-pounding survival story... A laugh-out-loud, heart-pounding survival story."

A huge thank you to these incredible reviewers for spending time with my characters. Reviews are the lifeblood of independent authors—they help parents and readers find the right books and which stories to recommend to the next generation of readers.

Have you read Surviving Summer Camp yet? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments or over on Goodreads!