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Camp

By L. C. Rosen
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Camp by L. C. Rosen is a heartwarming and humorous tale set in a summer camp for LGBTQ+ teens. The story follows Randy, who returns to camp determined to reinvent himself and win over his long-time crush, Hudson. As Randy adopts a new persona, he navigates themes of identity, acceptance, and love, all while discovering the importance of being true to oneself.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about self-discovery, friendship, and first love set in a summer camp environment. It explores themes of identity, acceptance, and young love in a heartwarming and humorous way, making it perfect for readers who appreciate engaging characters and relatable, timely issues.

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Feelgood LGBTQ romantic comedy from the acclaimed author of Jack of Hearts (And Other Parts).

Sixteen-year-old Randy Kapplehoff loves spending the summer at Camp Outland, a camp for queer teens. It's where he met his best friends. It's where he takes to the stage in the big musical. And it's where he fell for Hudson Aaronson-Lim — who's only into straight-acting guys and barely knows not-at-all-straight-acting Randy even exists.

This year, though, it's going to be different. Randy has reinvented himself as 'Del' — buff, masculine and on the market. Even if it means giving up show tunes, nail polish and his unicorn bedsheets, he's determined to get Hudson to fall for him.

But as he and Hudson grow closer, Randy has to ask himself how much is he willing to change for love. And is it really love anyway, if Hudson doesn't know who he truly is?

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This book offers a joyful and thoughtful exploration of LGBTQ themes, wrapped in a romantic summer camp setting. It features a charismatic lead and diverse supporting characters, resonating with readers through its celebration of queerness and self-discovery. Critics laud its humour, heart, and nuanced portrayal of identity struggles, blending levity with meaningful commentary on gay culture.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241428252

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 May 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 266g

Pages: 384

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational L. C. Rosen LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+ Romance Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

L. C. Rosen, also known as Lev Rosen, has written several books for adults and children, including the critically acclaimed Jack of Hearts (And Other Parts). He lives in New York City with his husband and a very small cat.

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