I noticed that they were really close friends, but then they had a fight.

I liked how the characters changed- you could really see changes in both of them.

The author wrote like she was on a camping trip and she had a friend like Willow who got mad at her.

I liked how the author could relate to what 4th grade life is all about.Students can clearly identify changes in Willow. This is a great opportunity for students to study characters, including the more challenging concepts of characters changing over time.Students will easily see themselves in one of the characters and make immediate connections Kayla Miller develops the characters in Camp so consistently to typical elementary students.This resulted in many discussions between teacher and students and between students and students. Students could relate to Olive’s outgoing nature and easy ability to make friends, but they also empathized with Willow, who was homesick and feeling jealous of her best friend’s new friends.This was an immediate favorite in our class, with a long list of students waiting to read it.Through the help of camp counselors, the girls are able solve their problem. Camp by Kayla Miller is a realistic portrayal of a common friendship issue: clinginess.

Willow wants Olive to be her only friend, and tries to monopolize her time, but Olive is unaware of Willow’s feelings. Willow, however, is quiet and has a more difficult time making friends, becoming jealous of Olive and her new friends. Willow and Olive are so excited for summer camp summer, and things start off great! After a few days of activities, Olive begins to make new friends. Camp, by Kayla Miller is a graphic novel about two best friends heading off to summer camp.

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