Camp Sylvania
Camp Sylvania by Julie Murphy is a middle grade story published by HarperCollins Publishers on May 7, 2024. This 288-page book presents a humorous yet eerie narrative centered around Magnolia “Maggie” Hagen, who is unexpectedly sent to a fat camp instead of her desired performing arts camp. As Maggie navigates the peculiarities of Camp Sylvania, she encounters bizarre camp rules, strange food offerings, and unsettling rumors, all while grappling with her stage fright and the pressures of diet culture.
Readers will find a blend of humor and horror as Maggie forms friendships and participates in camp activities, including auditions for a production of The Music Man. The story explores themes of self-esteem and social dynamics within the context of summer camp life. With elements of juvenile nonfiction and fiction, as well as topics like skateboarding and outdoor activities, this edition invites readers to experience Maggie’s journey through the challenges and oddities of Camp Sylvania.
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From Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’, comes a hilarious and creepy middle grade summer camp story that takes a bite out of fat camp and diet culture. Perfect for fans of Spooky Stories and Starfish.
Magnolia “Maggie” Hagen is determined to be in the spotlight . . . if she can just get over her stage fright. This summer, though, she has big plans to finally attend Camp Rising Star, the famous performing arts camp she’s been dying to go to for three whole summers.
But on the last day of school, her parents break the news: Maggie isn’t going to Camp Rising Star. She’s being shipped off to fat camp–and not just any fat camp. She’s going to Camp Sylvania, run by world-famous wellness influencer Sylvia Sylvania, who is known for her soon-to-be-patented Scarlet Diet.
When Maggie arrives at camp, things are . . . weird. There are the humiliating weigh-ins and grueling workouts, as expected. But the campers are also encouraged to donate blood–at their age! The cafeteria serves only red foods and the oddly specific rules change every day. There are even rumors of a camp ghost.
Despite these horrors, Maggie makes friends and starts to actually enjoy herself. There are even tryouts for a camp production of The Music Man! This place might not be so bad . . . until campers start going missing and other suspicious things begin happening–especially after dark. The camp ghost might be the least scary thing about this place. . . .
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