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Four teenage friends—Emma, Skylar, Jo, and Maddie—revisit their beloved camp for a weekend of canoe trips to an island, midnight skinny‑dipping in the lake, and an epic boys‑versus‑girls capture‑the‑flag game. As the laughter and games unfold, the girls discover that their reunion is more than just a fun weekend: old memories and long‑held secrets come rushing back, turning the camp adventure into a story of friendship, growth, and unexpected revelations.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Una LaMarche
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