Unhappy Camper — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
"Moments of humor captured through playful anime-like facial expressions and gestures propel the plot forward in whimsical fashion." --The Horn Book
"With compassion, the story teaches the benefits of embracing one's identity... A worthy addition to any middle or high school library." --School Library Journal
From the acclaimed creators of Measuring Up, author Lily LaMotte and illustrators Ann Xu and Sunmi, comes a graphic novel about two sisters--one who embraces her Taiwanese culture and one eager to do away with it--who rebuild their bond at a Taiwanese American summer camp. Perfect for fans of Be Prepared and Sisters, this is a heartwarming story about the importance of being true to yourself.
Would you rather blend in or stand out Claire and Michelle used to be best friends, but now the two sisters couldn't be more different. Michelle will do anything to fit in, even if it means denying her Taiwanese culture, whereas Claire is proud of who she is. So much so that she decides to become a junior counselor at a Taiwanese American summer camp.
Sensing a rift between the two, their parents decide to send them both off to camp, much to Michelle's dismay. As summer continues, both sisters learn more about their culture and each other. But Michelle must eventually decide to either embrace her culture and family or assimilate into the popular group at school. Which will she choose
Frequently asked questions
Is Unhappy Camper appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story centres on Taiwanese American identity: Michelle plays down her heritage to fit in with white classmates, one of whom ridicules it, while camp helps her embrace her culture.
Does Unhappy Camper have violence?
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Does Unhappy Camper have scary content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Unhappy Camper have religion?
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Does Unhappy Camper have race & culture?
Found (Central): The story centres on Taiwanese American identity: Michelle plays down her heritage to fit in with white classmates, one of whom ridicules it, while camp helps her embrace her culture.
Does Unhappy Camper have profanity?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Unhappy Camper have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Unhappy Camper have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Unhappy Camper have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Unhappy Camper have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
