Second Time's the Charm

Camp Confidential #7

by Melissa J. Morgan

Sworn city girl Natalie Goode is actually back—voluntarily—at Lakepuke for more. More mess-food cooking, more bug-infested bunk beds, and even more nature shack (well, maybe not nature shack; a girl has to maintain some standards, after all). And even though the returning 3C-ers have been split up, she’s still got Alyssa as her bunkmate and official summertime BFF. Unfortunately, there’s a new camper on the scene! Tori is sophisticated, literate, and very cute. Good thing Natalie’s not the jealous type . . . or is she?

Genres: Childrens, Young Adult, Contemporary, Fiction, Middle Grade, Friendship, Romance

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Lilian♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5! My favorite of the series so far!

[Lianna Kendig · Rating 3 out of 5]

(LL)
It is an okay addition to the series. The real issues of worrying your best friend is becoming closer to someone else and the struggle of balancing friends and a relationship is done decently well. It felt a little bit rushed, and the idea of “second time’s the charm” was shoved down my throat, especially at the end. Stating it once in the book would have sufficed.

[Evangelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this is my favorite book in the Camp Confidential series. The main character is my favorite, Natalie. I can identify with her a lot because I like clothes, makeup, and celebrities too.

I feel this is the perfect year for her because she has her summer crush as her boyfriend, she's in newspaper with her summer BFF Alyssa.

I like the new camper, Tori, too, because she's similar to Natalie:she's from California and has access to makeup before they sell them in stores. Tori is Very glamorous and sophisticated.

Also, I like when they talk about blueberry doughnuts (Natalie's, Tori's, and my favorite donut!)

[Lauren Super · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was probably one of my favorites in the series. It doesn't deal with some of the tough issues of earlier books, like divorce and ill-parents or diabetes, but it is a sweet, realistic portrayal of how friendships can change as young girls turn into teens. Plus, Natalie has always been the camper I identify with the most. At first I was bummed that the 3C campers were split-up, but I enjoyed the introduction of new characters.

[Ileana · Rating 4 out of 5]

really good

[Helena · Rating 5 out of 5]

its the best in the whole series!(currently)

[pinky]

my fave series!

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

ITS GREAT! Juicy! Drama! Awsum! Read it!

[Nur · Rating 5 out of 5]

it's great

[Veron!ca · Rating 4 out of 5]

these books are very easy, but i love them. These books are good summer reading books ( to bring to the beach or to your cottage). This book is the best in the series that i've read so far.

[Ashlynn White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not really my type of book but i enjoyed it more than i thought i would!

[Ktrox00 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED the ending. It was weird what was happening because you never expected what was about to happen.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

My love affair with camp books continues into adulthood. This is a cute series, although I sometimes have trouble remembering which girl is which.

[K12wim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think the book is really interesting.

[Alicia Herret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good. I liked it very much.