Camping Fun!

Wondering what to do during the holidays? Well,look no further, if you want some great ideas, this is the book for you. Calling all nature lovers and fans of the great outdoors, pick up this book and let it take you on a wonderful adventure. Meet the 2 heroes of this story, James and Eamon who soon become known as 'Jamon' as they do everything together! James and Eamon are spending time at Jamon's grandparents' house which is near the beach during the summer holidays. In the daytime, they attend nature camp which they think is a drag. They nickname is "sit-around-camp" and "sweat-alot camp".

The real fun is the time they spend with each other inside, playing video games, eating banana waffles with maple syrup, and jumping around on their blown-up mattress in the basement. Jamon's grandfather is a huge fan of Antartica but everything he suggests going to see the "Penguin Exhibit", 'Jamon' rejects his idea. Finally, the end of the holidays are drawing near, and the foursome decide to have a popcorn party. Unfortunately, Bill and Pam, the grandparents, fall into a deep and noisy slumber. 'Jamon' decide to go outside to enjoy the very last day of camp. Looking up into the sky and out at the ocean, 'Jamon' cannot think of anything to do. But as the sun goes down, and the stars come out, they get real busy creating the best thing of the best week ever. Wondering what that "best thing" is? I'm not going to give it away! If you want to know, borrow this fantastic book today!

I really loved this book. The text is witty and enjoyable. Unlike other books where the humor is of the slapstick kind, the words and pictures in this one, forces you to pay close attention to the action that is going on. The illustrations are simple and beautiful. You will adore the pages where 'Jamon' is sitting outdoors at sunset and the night-time scene. The hues capture the vivid yet transient sunset and a slivery, star-lit night-sky. Most of all, this book reminds us of the miracle of nature as well as that of a happy childhood captured in a summer.