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Gr 9 Up—Humor and hijinks are the name of the survival game for 16-year-old Henry Lambert. He is the consummate geeky gamer, and, according to his father, Henry's masculinity could use a boost. Thus, Henry finds himself shipped off to Strongwoods Survival Camp alongside his similarly nerdy best friend, Randy, and three other boys. The camp director, Max, is the typical drill instructor doling out challenges and punishments to whip the boys into fighting shape for the ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Jeff Strand hooks readers with slapstick comedy as the Strongwoods Survival campers attempt a variety of activities, such as archery and animal trapping. Later, tension builds when they find themselves in a real life-or-death situation. The dynamic between the campers, most of whom have no outdoor survival experience...Log In or Sign Up to Read More