It comes from within
L. A. Bissonnette
- Reading
- Try the opening together, then check whether the space-camp premise and adventure pace suit your reader. If they continue independently, invite them to share which camper or challenge caught their interest.
- Themes
- Adventure escalation: George’s move from an anticipated summer camp to a space station leads into a rescue and a threat to the station. The premise and stated dangers give the adventure a clear progression from surprise to urgent challenges.
- Friendship: George’s space-camp adventure involves a group of fellow campers, and friendship is named as a theme. The theme offers a possible opening to talk about how the campers relate to one another.
- Worth knowing
- The plot includes campers trapped in caves, a rescue, and an alien invasion.