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Summer Camp Chaos: Where glitter explosions, marshmallow fires, and one very opinionated raccoon make the best summer ever
Twelve-year-old Marie Lane is ready for the most epic summer ever—no parents, no phones, and no rules (except for the terrifying clipboard-wielding counselor enforcing them). But when bunk bed brawls, surprise raccoons, glitter catastrophes, and a rogue marshmallow threaten to derail the fun, Marie realizes that chaos might just be part of the charm.
At Camp Willowglade, every mess becomes a memory—from duct-tape disasters and spontaneous midnight adventures to talent show meltdowns and a storm that turns the craft shed into a duck rescue mission. But even as friendships form and rivalries sizzle, Marie discovers that the wildest moments often make the best stories.
Full of laugh-out-loud hijinks, heartwarming twists, and one unforgettable summer, The Summer Camp Chaos is a glitter-splattered, marshmallow-roasted celebration of friendship, self-discovery, and finding home where you least expect it.
At Camp Willowglade, every mess becomes a memory—from duct-tape disasters and spontaneous midnight adventures to talent show meltdowns and a storm that turns the craft shed into a duck rescue mission. But even as friendships form and rivalries sizzle, Marie discovers that the wildest moments often make the best stories.
Full of laugh-out-loud hijinks, heartwarming twists, and one unforgettable summer, The Summer Camp Chaos is a glitter-splattered, marshmallow-roasted celebration of friendship, self-discovery, and finding home where you least expect it.
119 pages, Paperback
Published June 16, 2025
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Stephanie Tyo
49 books18 followersStephanie Tyo is a multi-genre author based in Cornwall, Ontario, known for unforgettable stories that span middle-grade misadventures, dark romance, literary horror and many more. Her work blends heart, humor, and haunting depth, exploring themes of memory, connection, and the beauty in life's unexpected detours. Whether she's writing for kids or adults, Stephanie crafts worlds where every detail matters—and every story leaves a mark.
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June 20, 2025
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Summer Camp Chaos
By stephanie
I would rate the story as 4/5 as the author draws a very beautiful and memorable picturesque of summer camp for the children . The author Stepanie brings about a parental relationship during the summer camp .the author tries to show the imaginative a d fantasy nature of one children Marie how she engaged herself to be the part of the summer camp .at first she makes a dream in her mind that she will go alone at the trip with her friends where there will be no parents ,no gadgets ,and she will enjoy to the fullest brim and there will no limit of enjoying the trip fully occupied withthe summer camp enjoying each and every moment .the author describe the responsibilities of the parent towards his children .the parents were afraid and scared that doesn’t allowed their children to go alone at the camp .that catches the readers and attract the story . The criticism of the story the author started the story with the phrase “ the smell of the camp s like pine needles that became some readers to understand such a difficult in understanding .The language should be clear and precise to the readers .
The story started with the Marie boarding the bus with her parents .As she get down from the bus she carried her badg and rushed like a tornado so she get down from the bus ,the winds started blowing reached the gate as she rushed like a tornado as the storm swaying around .finally reached the gate got welcomed but the sign board was hanged there “ No Technology was allowed”. So moved with their belonging and went to the cabin .The environment was full scented with pinecones handing all over the garden,as they were walking slowly ,the grasses crunches around the legs so they got stumbled in their feet ,and dirty their clothes in mud.so Marie asked her mom to change the clothes as they bought sweat shirts with them . his brother Tom, was asking .so they saw tadpoles were cool swim in the lake then he saw raccoons were flying here and there ,birds were chirping near the branches of the pine trees .The pack of wolves were grazing in the ground then squirrels jumping here and there .All these creatures makes us a beautiful trip to Marie .There were hustling crowd of the people the sounds of the animals and creatures echoing in the early of the Marie .so Marie met the stranger while she was at the middle of the cabin gate there he met stranger boy .Mathew who was enjoying the scenary of pinecones and saw the birds best there .Now they became friends and decided afterlunch they all will playthe games and do arts and crafts,drawing ,racing ,then writing stories which they finally saw at Willowglade .The author draws a unique picture of the camp that aroused the younger readers to go for a trip as they will be a lot of fun and enjoyment . the title is appropriate from all the perspective.As the chaos was not liked by the Marie the chaos of the summer camp finally lured and interst the Marie and left a deep impression on her memory .that would not be forgotten.
Summer Camp Chaos
By stephanie
I would rate the story as 4/5 as the author draws a very beautiful and memorable picturesque of summer camp for the children . The author Stepanie brings about a parental relationship during the summer camp .the author tries to show the imaginative a d fantasy nature of one children Marie how she engaged herself to be the part of the summer camp .at first she makes a dream in her mind that she will go alone at the trip with her friends where there will be no parents ,no gadgets ,and she will enjoy to the fullest brim and there will no limit of enjoying the trip fully occupied withthe summer camp enjoying each and every moment .the author describe the responsibilities of the parent towards his children .the parents were afraid and scared that doesn’t allowed their children to go alone at the camp .that catches the readers and attract the story . The criticism of the story the author started the story with the phrase “ the smell of the camp s like pine needles that became some readers to understand such a difficult in understanding .The language should be clear and precise to the readers .
The story started with the Marie boarding the bus with her parents .As she get down from the bus she carried her badg and rushed like a tornado so she get down from the bus ,the winds started blowing reached the gate as she rushed like a tornado as the storm swaying around .finally reached the gate got welcomed but the sign board was hanged there “ No Technology was allowed”. So moved with their belonging and went to the cabin .The environment was full scented with pinecones handing all over the garden,as they were walking slowly ,the grasses crunches around the legs so they got stumbled in their feet ,and dirty their clothes in mud.so Marie asked her mom to change the clothes as they bought sweat shirts with them . his brother Tom, was asking .so they saw tadpoles were cool swim in the lake then he saw raccoons were flying here and there ,birds were chirping near the branches of the pine trees .The pack of wolves were grazing in the ground then squirrels jumping here and there .All these creatures makes us a beautiful trip to Marie .There were hustling crowd of the people the sounds of the animals and creatures echoing in the early of the Marie .so Marie met the stranger while she was at the middle of the cabin gate there he met stranger boy .Mathew who was enjoying the scenary of pinecones and saw the birds best there .Now they became friends and decided afterlunch they all will playthe games and do arts and crafts,drawing ,racing ,then writing stories which they finally saw at Willowglade .The author draws a unique picture of the camp that aroused the younger readers to go for a trip as they will be a lot of fun and enjoyment . the title is appropriate from all the perspective.As the chaos was not liked by the Marie the chaos of the summer camp finally lured and interst the Marie and left a deep impression on her memory .that would not be forgotten.
July 5, 2025
A sweet, fun read about Marie, a 12-year old heading back for her third summer of fun and chaos at Camp Willowglade! Each chapter is a new story making the whole book very approachable for young readers who may not have the longest attention span. Because of the format, time between reading chapters will not make a big difference; you don’t need to necessarily remember details of the previous chapters to enjoy the next one.
I received an advance reader copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily!
Each story is unique and showcases the joys, perils, and hilarious antics that accompany summer camp while showcasing the growth of the main character as she finds her own skills. I highly recommend for younger readers!
I received an advance reader copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily!
Each story is unique and showcases the joys, perils, and hilarious antics that accompany summer camp while showcasing the growth of the main character as she finds her own skills. I highly recommend for younger readers!
September 25, 2025
Summer camp chaos? Chaotic indeed! Cute and creative.
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