Briarwood
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cormorant Books,Canada
Published:28th Feb '26
£7.99
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Camp Briarwood seems like a world of wonders, but Callie’s scientific mind knows it’s something much more dangerous.
Callie Garcia thought she would finally get to experience summer camp — campfires, kayaking, and crafts. But Camp Briarwood has other plans. Thrown into a perilous game of cat and mouse between inventors and frauds, Callie’s scientific mind is the only thing that can save the camp.
Can you keep a secret?
Everyone at Camp Briarwood can. But what actually goes on inside this super-elite summer camp for brilliant young minds? Callie Garcia would do almost anything to see for herself.
When her teacher accuses her of cheating on the entrance exam, Callie fears she’s lost her only chance to experience Briarwood … until she receives a job offer from the camp director himself. But the invitation seems to come with some strings attached — and danger. Armed with a scientific mind and a journal of ideas from her inventor great-grandfather, Callie dives into a wondrous world of technological marvels — and discovers a perilous game of cat and mouse between inventors and frauds.
“The camp setting is vividly imagined and bursts with energy. The prose is clear and brisk, making even complex concepts accessible, while the plot balances the thrill of discovery with reflections on belonging and confidence. ... Readers will find themselves wanting to revisit Briarwood.” * Kirkus Reviews *
“An inventive, immersive celebration of curiosity, courage, and learning.” * Kirkus Reviews *
“Readers will revel in the fun and fantastical camp where campers live in the treetops, and everything from message delivery to the aerial walkway system is mechanized through a special kind of steam power. Hyde’s characters are delightful and often humorous. … While many readers will enjoy the fun and mystery, some might find their curiosity piqued as well. Who was Nicola Tesla? And what kinds of renewable power sources are scientists working on today?” -- Ildiko Sumegi * Kids Book News *
“Hyde sets her magical story in an engineering marvel of connecting treehouses, with contraptions and inventions that invoke Dhonielle Clayton’s Arcanum Training Institute. The cast of characters’ elusive intentions propel the reader through a seemingly unsolvable mystery at a breakneck pace, and the blend of science and intrigue makes this an inviting STEM pick.” -- Casey O’Leary * Booklist *
ISBN: 9781770868199
Dimensions: 203mm x 137mm x 16mm
Weight: 236g
246 pages