Jemma Hartman, Camper Extraordinaire

by Ferber, Brenda A.

• ISBN13: 9780374336721
• ISBN10: 0374336725
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-04-27
• Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

Summary

Recalling the camp she attended as a child, Ferber offers an endearing look at friendships lost and found in this story of a young girl who wonders if it is possible to make new friends and keep her old friends.

Author Biography

BRENDA A. FERBER’s first novel, Julia’s Kitchen, won the Sydney Taylor Book Award for Older Readers and was praised by Kirkus Reviews in a starred review that raved, “Family bonds, Jewish traditions and overcoming grief . . . are deftly braided in this poignant story.” She lives in Deerfield, Illinois.

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“What's so well conveyed here is the ordinariness of Jemma's feelings. She's not noble and grand . . . she's jealous. Ferber renders the ordinary delights of days at camp as well.” —Chicago Tribune

“Ferber has a fine ear for preteen dialogue and concerns, and her descriptions of overnight camp activities (especially sailing and waterskiing) will strike a chord with readers.” —Booklist

“Ferber has drawn a realistic main character . . . . The plot moves along swiftly, and Jemma’s first-person narrative rings true, as do the issues and the camp experience.” —School Library Journal

“This will make a sunny summertime outing for readers.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“For all the tweens who believe in BFF but find out, to their great disappointment, that it isn’t for everyone, this is the book for them.” —Kirkus Reviews

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