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Camped Out

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This is the second story featuring Max and Duncan after Maxed Out

Max knows his mom can't afford to send him to summer camp. But he really, really wants to go. He needs a break from looking after his autistic brother, Duncan. And from his mom's new boyfriend. He is surprised when his mom says that he can go after all. But there's a catch. There are spots available at the camp for families with special needs. A grant would cover Duncan's fees, and Max could attend at no charge. If he goes as Duncan's escort.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don't like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

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    • School Library Journal

      February 1, 2018

      Gr 6 Up-The series, which focuses on contemporary issues, continues with four new installments. In order to attend camp, Max must help out with his brother Duncan, who has autism, while dealing with his mother's new boyfriend in Camped Out. In Winter Road, Kat is coping with the loss of her father and recent diabetes diagnosis while on a long-distance trucking job with her mother. When a mysterious truck nearly runs over Dylan in Payback, he gets sucked into the crime that he accidentally witnessed. In Shadow, Preston, who is legally blind, must find out who erased a film that was to be screened at his upcoming festival. Each book features characters dealing with authentic real-world issues, like living with disabilities and challenging relationships with parents. The writing is straightforward with uncomplicated, short sentences, but each plotline is immersive. VERDICT Written between a third and fourth grade reading level, this series will particularly appeal to middle school hi-lo readers.

      Copyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • OverDrive Read
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  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:590
  • Text Difficulty:2-3

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