Older Kid's Fiction

Fleck, Earl
Chasing Bears
Holy Cow Press, 1999
+ Fle
The story of 12 year old Danny's triumph over adversity, set in Ontario adjacent to the Boundary Waters in Northern Minnesota. Danny has been haunted by dreams of bears chasing him, and hoping this canoe adventure with his father and older brother will help him overcome his fears, he finds his courage and strength tested more than he ever dreamed.

Fleck, Earl
Chasing Fire
Holy Cow Press, 2002
+ Fle
Thirteen year old Danny Forester returns to the Boundary Water for another family canoe trip, planning on meeting up with his firefighter older brother. An unpredicted set of events proves to test everyone's courage and endurance, putting Danny in a position to save his family.

Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds
The Fear Place
Aladdin, 1994
+ PB Nay
The ridge with a spectacular view is a place where Doug and his brother Gordie plan to go camping. But Doug's first thoughts about this ridge is one of fear. When the brothers find themselves alone on this ridge, and the boys end up getting separated, Doug knows that he must put aside his fears and go and look for his brother.

Warner, Gertrude
The Camp Out Mystery
Albert Whitman and Co., 1992
+ War
While on a camping trip with their grandfather, the Alden children try to find out the source of the mysterious loud music and the missing food on their camping trip.

Younger Fiction

Holabird, Katharine
Angelina and Henry
Pleasant Company, 2002
E Hol
While in a camping trip with their Uncle Louie, two young mice named Henry and Angelina become lost in the woods, until the fearless and brave Angelina saves them.

Parish, Peggy
Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping
Greenwillow, 1985
E Par
As always, Amelia Bedelia follows exactly the instruction she is given, with hilarious results- including pitching a tent and rowing a boat.

Say, Allen
The Lost Lake
Houghton Mifflin, 1989
E Say
A young boy and his father become closer friends during a camping trip in the mountains.

Slater, Teddy
Forgetful Max Goes to Camp
Playmore Inc., 1988
E Sla
Max is the most absent minded bear around and though he expects the best summer ever at camp , his forgetfulness continues to get in the way. It's difficult to win a boat race with only one oar in the water and impossible to be on the winning team when you shoot baskets into the wrong hoop.

Spohn, David
Starry Night
Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd, 1992
E Spo
Nate and Matt have a peaceful evening camping out with their father in the woods behind their house.

Yolen, Jane
The Giants Go Camping
Seabury Press, 1978
E Yol
In an easy reading chapter book, 5 giants share the fun and surprise of a camping trip to the mountains.

Non-Fiction

Neimar, Paul G.
Camping and Ecology
Children's Press, 1981
+ 796.5 Nei
Describes the basic techniques, equipment, and rules for successful camping that also respects the environment.

Thomas, Art
Backpacking is for Me
Lerner Publications, 1980
+ 796.5 Tho
A young boy describes his first backpacking trip which included planning an itinerery ,assembling the necessary food and equipment and practicing camping etiquette.

Jay, Michael
Camping and Orienteering
Kingfisher Books, 1990
+ 796.54 Jay
A guide to planning and enjoying a camping trip with tips on reading maps, preparing for adverse weather conditions, building a fire and including an introduction to competitive orienteering.

Kalman, Bobbie
Summer Camp
Crabtree Publishing co., 1995
+ 796.54 Kal
This book shows life at summer camp, including the daily routine and activities such as sports, performing and crafts.

Keller, Kristine
Camping
Capstone, 2002
+ 796.54 Kel
Describes the equipment, skills, safety issues, and environmental concerns of camping.

Zeleznak, Shirley
Camping
Crestwood, 1980
+ 796.35 Zel
A brief introduction to the joys of camping, the planning of a trip, equipment and precautions to be taken.

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