Princess Angelica, Camp Catastrophe

by Monique Polak, illustrated by Jane Heinrichs

tagged: chapter books, humorous stories, imagination & play

Description

Angelica isn't a liar, she just loves making up stories.

When Angelica goes to sleepaway camp and is mistaken for a princess, she could easily clear up the misunderstanding...but pretending to be royalty is way more fun! When her best friend from home surprises her at camp, Angelica is forced to fess up. Luckily, she also has a talent for repairing things, and when disaster strikes on the girls' kayaking trip, Jelly has to repair more than just her newfound friendships.

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

About the Authors

Monique Polak is the author of more than 30 books for young readers and the three-time winner of the Quebec Writers’ Federation Janet Savage Blachford Prize for Children’s and Young Adult Literature (formerly called the QWF Prize for Children’s and Young Adult Literature). Monique is an active freelance journalist whose stories appear across the country. She recently retired after a long and happy career teaching English and humanities at Marianopolis College, and now devotes herself to writing full-time. Monique lives in Montreal.

Jane Heinrichs is a children's book writer and illustrator. She is the author/illustrator of the hybrid graphic novel Every Home Needs An Elephant. Jane starts her day at a clear desk with her huge sketchbook (for books) and her tiny sketchbook (for daily drawings) but usually ends up sitting on the floor, surrounded by a collection of paints, pencils and papers. She lives in the UK with her family.

Age:: 6 to 8
Grade:: 1 to 3
Reading age:: 6 to 8

Editorial Reviews

"Princess Angelica: Camp Catastrophe is a great chapter book that children will relate to, especially if they have been to summer camp. Who cannot enjoy a book with adventure and messages built in? Hopefully Ms. Polak tells more stories about the delightful Princess Angelica!"

— Resource Links

"[Angelica] is a strong female character who is capable of solving her own problems…This story has broad appeal, and readers will find themselves relating to Angelica's struggles. Polak succinctly captures the insecurities one encounters when meeting new people and trying new things…Angelica's flaws and strengths drive the story, and readers will enjoy travelling into her magical royal court before settling in to realize that she is just like them: she, too, makes mistakes and has insecurities. Illustrations bring the camp setting to life and elaborate on some of the situations in which Angelica finds herself…An enjoyable read with a strong message and relatable characters. Recommended."

— CM Magazine

"Angelica is a kind feminist who befriends all who meet her…[A] summer-camp story about being yourself."

— Kirkus Reviews

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