Cody Unplugged

by Betsy Duffey, Ellen Thompson (Illustrator)

Overview

"Add this title to your "Recommended Reading for Summer Camp" bibliographies"--School Library Journal

Cody's mom is pulling the plug and sending him off to camp. That means no TV, no video games, no computers-for one whole week! According to his wilderness guide, the first rule of survival is to be prepared. The only thing Cody's not prepared for is how much fun he'll have at camp!

"Fans of Cody will stay unplugged themselves until the final pages of this fun-filled story." -Booklist

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781101174388
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	05/21/2001
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	96
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Betsy Duffey began writing in 1990 and has published more than 20 children’s books, including many popular series. Her books have been Junior Library Guild selections, Triple Crown Award nominees, and have been nominated for state awards in more than 20 states, including the California Young Reader Medal, the Texas Bluebonnet Award, and the Florida Sunshine State Young Reader Award. Her books have also been Parents' Choice and Children’s Choice selections. Betsy’s books have been translated into Japanese, Korean, Dutch, and Danish, and included in numerous book clubs.

Ellen Thompson is an author and illustrator of many children’s and YA books, including the Puffin Chapters series.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 2-4-Another successful episode in the life of Cody Michaels. His idea of exercise is sitting on the sofa watching the Rise and Shine fitness show on television, so his mother signs him up for a week at the camp she attended at the same age. In fact, she can still chant the Camp Bear cheer and does so at every opportunity, much to her son's dismay. How will Cody survive with no TV, VCR, computer, or video games? He is exposed to the usual camp experiences-a bully, girls, ghost stories, snakes, and nicknames-and finds himself having a good time. He befriends another first timer and creates his own "Camp Survival Guide"-amusing tidbits that appear at the end of each chapter. Duffey's gentle humor and insight into the hopes and fears of a nine-year-old make this book appealing. Short chapters, concise descriptions, and lots of action will grab readers just beginning to tackle chapter books. Black-and-white full-page illustrations highlight all of Cody's ups and downs. Add this title to your "Recommended Reading for Summer Camp" bibliographies.-Kit Vaughan, J. B. Watkins Elementary School, Midlothian, VA Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

School Library Journal

In this slim book, Duffey offers preadolescent boys a great big sigh of relief. Cody and Arthur have little desire to be 'manly men'; they bumble their way through the numerous humiliations of preadolescence just by being themselves.
— The Horn Book Magazine

Marilyn Bousquin