Chunky Goes to Camp

Written and illustrated by Yehudi Mercado

Part of the Chunky series

At summer camp, Hudi's pranks with a new friend risk spiraling out of control. Can he save the friendship?

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208 pages· 8,789 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Hudi's summer at Camp Green takes a wild turn when he meets Pepe, a fellow camper who can see his imaginary friend, Chunky. As they dive into a prank war against rival campers, Hudi discovers Pepe's secrets might lead to trouble. With his reputation on the line, can Hudi navigate the chaos and preserve his newfound friendship, or will it all go up in flames?

From the publisher

In Yehudi Mercado’s full-color middle grade graphic memoir sequel to Chunky, Hudi and his imaginary friend, Chunky, head to Jewish summer camp, where the dynamic duo meet a new friend who can see Chunky, too, and get mixed up in a prank war. This series is perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jerry Craft. Hudi finally embraced his love of art and comedy, but his class clown antics keep getting him in trouble. After Hudi’s artwork lands him in detention again, his parents decide a change is needed when summer arrives, and they sentence him to four weeks at summer camp.Hudi is hesitant about Camp Green–a Jewish sleepaway camp in the blazing Texas desert. At least he still has Chunky. Then Hudi meets Pepe, a fellow camper who’s also Latinx, Jewish, and a comedian like Hudi, and who–get this–can also see Chunky! What?! The rest of Hudi’s bunkmates are also a motley crew of misfits. Has Hudi finally found his people?This new friendship with Pepe leads Hudi and Chunky into all kinds of hijinks, including a prank war with a few rival campers: the rich, preppy trio of Joshes. Hudi soon realizes that Pepe is driven by more than just making people laugh and he’s not telling Hudi the truth. As the pranks escalate further than Hudi wants, he’s at risk of getting labeled a troublemaker again–can Chunky help Hudi save this new friendship? Or will it flame out?

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