Description
With the help of his wild imagination and enthusiasm, DJ, the hero of Adventures at Camp Lots-o-Fun, deals with one disaster after another.
DJ has a lot on the go—Super Stackers, "weeding" his mom's garden, facing Tiger the Terrible and a misspelled sign. But when DJ mistakenly sells the wrong box of jewelry to his new friend Sam at his grandma's garage sale, those disasters seem minor. Riding his beloved skateboard, Speedwell, DJ sets out to search for Sam, which is a challenge in itself. When he finally finds Sam, DJ is not prepared for the enormous sacrifice he will have to make to get the jewelry box back.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 6 to 8
- Grade:
- 1 to 3
- Reading age:
- 6 to 8
Awards
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Editorial Reviews
"Children who are beginning to read chapter books will find this engaging."
— Library Media Connection
"Will appeal to newly independent readers. Short sentences, large font and good spacing between lines make this an accessible read. Many readers, and their parents, will connect with the adventures of DJ, an irrepressible ball of energy who tries desperately to do the right thing."
— CM Magazine
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Librarian review
The Great Garage Sale
DJ, who first appeared in the Adventures at Camp Lots-oFun in the Orca Echoes series, returns with the same humorous penchant for misadventure that is sure to engage young readers. Quirky yet earnest, he often inadvertently causes problems like accidentally selling his neighbour’s favorite jewelry at his Grandma’s garage sale. Wanting to set things right, he is confronted with a moral dilemma: is he willing to sacrifice his prized possession to get back someone else’s? Along the way, he meets an unusual girl named Sam and their relationship moves from contentious to friendly as he learns to appreciate both their differences and their similarities. This early chapter book will be a fun read-aloud for any primary class.
Source: The Association of Book Publishers of BC. BC Books for BC Schools. 2013-2014.
