There's a Bat in Bunk Five facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Paula Danziger |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Young adult novel |
| Publisher | Putnam |
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Publication date
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1980 |
| Media type | Print Paperback |
| Pages | 168 pp |
| ISBN | 0-698-11689-5 |
| OCLC | 38998681 |
| Preceded by | The Cat Ate My Gymsuit |
There’s a Bat in Bunk Five is an exciting young adult novel written by Paula Danziger. It was first published in 1980. This book is a sequel to another popular story, The Cat Ate My Gymsuit.
Contents
Adventures at Summer Camp
This story follows Marcy Lewis as she goes to summer camp. She is a counselor-in-training at a camp near Woodstock, New York. Her old English teacher, Ms. Finney, runs the camp. Marcy really missed Ms. Finney after she left her old school.
Marcy's New Challenges
Marcy has a lot to deal with this summer. She has a new boyfriend named Ted. But when Marcy has to go to Woodstock, Ted starts spending time with Betty, who likes him too. Marcy has also lost weight and is getting more attention from boys.
At camp, Marcy is in charge of a group of young girls. She helps them through the start of their teenage years. One day, she finds a real bat in her bunk, which is bunk five! She knows this summer will be one she will always remember.
Friends, Reading, and Writing
Marcy loves to read and write. She tries to become friends with a girl named Ginger. But Ginger only seems to like Barbara Finney. Marcy faces many ups and downs at camp. Sometimes, people let her down or are mean to her.
Overcoming Fears
One day, the girls in Marcy's bunk play a trick on her. They make her think there is another bat. Marcy feels scared at first, but then she realizes it's just a toy bat. On the toy bat, there is a note that says "August Fool." This experience helps Marcy feel more confident. She is not as scared of bats anymore.
As Marcy starts to get along better with the boys in her cabin, camp life becomes easier. She learns to handle the different problems that come up during the summer.
