Over and Out (Camp Confidential Series #10) Book

Jenna Bloom swore she d behave herself this summer. She knows that one more practical joke and even her friends won t be so friendly anymore. But when she s sidelined from the color war by an unexpected injury, will Jenna revert to her mischievous ways? Could the ultimate prank be, ultimately, way too tempting?

Children's Literature

Jenna Bloom, a notorious practical joker, enjoys another wonderful summer at camp until the snobby Blake Wetherly shows up. Her camp experience worsens when she fractures her leg and later gets blamed for pranks she did not pull. Feeling that life is not fair, Jenna begins to indulge in self-pity, jealousy and anger. As a result, she isolates herself from her friends. Determined to prove her innocence, Jenna discovers the identity of the camp prankster. At the same time, she learns the real meaning of friendship. Ultimately, she leaves camp with her friendships repaired and her name cleared. Unfortunately, Morgan s novel falls short in its storytelling. Even though it is a part of a series, there is not enough character development to draw in readers. The entire story is focused on static characters and ends unrealistically. The plot and situations are superficial, petty and completely predictable. Though the author attempts to emphasize the importance of friendship, the message gets lost in an ending that seems rushed and underdeveloped. Morgan underestimates the intelligence of her target audience and leaves readers feeling indifferent to the fate of the characters. Reviewer: Alexia Murdock