Hiking in the great outdoors, catching fish, watching the stars come out at night-camping is fun. Until it’s time to sleep. Then, Lucy wonders, what kinds of creatures lurk in the dark? With only her brother and grandpa as tent-mates, will Lucy be able to face her camping fears? Filled with a variety of poetic forms-from aubade to haiku-as well as exuberant art and helpful writing tips about rhyme and rhythm, this entertaining companion to the award-winning Gone Fishing is packed with family humour and adventure. So grab a flashlight and get settled in to experience the joy of campfires, s'mores, and storytelling! AGES: 6-9
AUTHOR: Tamera Will Wissinger writes poetry and stories for children. She earned her B.A. degree in English from Sioux Falls College, and her M.F.A. degree in Writing from Hamline University. She is the author of ‘GONE FISHING: A Novel in Verse’ and ‘THIS OLD BAND’. www.tamerawillwissinger.com