Wish You Weren't Here (Camp Confidential, #8) (Summer Camp Secrets)
by Melissa J. Morgan
Sarah loves Camp Lakeview because she can get away from her geeky school image and be fun and sporty instead. But this summer, schoolmate Abby is at Lakeview too, and with her around, Sarah's so self-conscious that she turns from star softball player into a complete disaster area - and Abby can't seem to help rubbing it in.Girls will be lining up to get their hands on the next batch of "Summer Camp Secrets", which are sure to attract a new legion of fans too!
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