
By Tommy Greenwald, J.P. Coovert (Illustrator)
Part of the Charlie Joe Jackson series
A reluctant reader battles his worst nightmare: a summer camp dedicated to books and grammar.
Charlie Joe Jackson dreads his summer at Camp Rituhbukkee, a haven for book lovers and grammar enthusiasts. Determined to turn the tide, he plots to make everyone despise reading. Can Charlie Joe outsmart the camp's literary zealots, or will he discover a surprising new passion? Dive into a hilarious adventure where the stakes are high, and the laughs are endless. Will Charlie Joe's anti-reading crusade succeed, or will he find himself unexpectedly charmed by the world of words? Join him on this uproarious journey and find out if he can escape his bookish fate.
In this middle-grade novel, a reluctant reader faces a his worst fear: academic summer camp. Despite all attempts to avoid reading and extra work, Charlie Joe Jackson finds himself in a terrible dream he can’t wake up from: Camp Rituhbukkee (pronounced read-a-bookie)–a place filled with grammar workshops, Read-a-Ramas, and kids who actually like reading. But Charlie Joe is determined to convince the entire camp to hate reading and writing–one genius at a time. Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Summer Vacation by Tommy Greenwald is another fun installment in the life of a reluctant reader. Praise for Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Summer Vacation: “This book is so fast-paced and funny that even reluctant readers like Charlie Joe claims to be should find themselves enjoying reading, after all.” -Claudia Mills, Children’s Literature “If they’re not convinced, kids with an aversion to books still have a character they can relate to. An ideal choice for summer reading lists.” -School Library Journal “Fans of Joey Pigza and Big Nate will find a lot to love here. . . A series that improves with each offering.” –Kirkus Reviews “Full of laugh-out-loud humor. . . . A great read.” -Booklist Don’t miss any great books by Tommy Greenwald: Pete Milano’s Guide to Being a Movie StarKatie Friedman Gives Up Texting! (And Lives to Tell About It.)Jack Strong Takes a StandThe Charlie Joe Jackson Series: Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not ReadingCharlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Extra CreditCharlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Summer VacationCharlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Making MoneyCharlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Planet GirlCharlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Growing Up
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