Pinky and Rex Go to Camp

Written by James Howe

Narrated by Christina Moore

Pinky and his best friend Rex are going away to camp for the first time. Rex is excited about it, but Pinky definitely is not. There is just too much for him to worry about. He's certain that his pesky little sister Amanda will raid his room while he's gone and mess up all his stuffed animals. He also knows that camp counselors turn into monsters at night and eat children. And even worse, if the counselors at Camp Wackatootchee don't get you, then the alligators in the lake will. Can a letter to "Dear Arnie" help him enjoy the camp, or will Pinky have to tell his best friend that he's too scared to go? In this fifth book in the acclaimed series written by James Howe, friendship, understanding, and most of all, talking to his parents help Pinky confront his fears. This book-earnestly and heartwarmingly narrated by Christina Moore-will find a favored place in many children's and adults' bookcases.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Jun 7, 2013
• ISBN: 9781470355401

James Howe

James Howe is the author of more than ninety books for young readers. Bunnicula, coauthored by his late wife Deborah and published in 1979, is considered a modern classic of children’s literature. The author has written six highly popular sequels, along with the spinoff series Tales from the House of Bunnicula and Bunnicula and Friends. Among his other books are picture books such as Horace and Morris but Mostly Dolores and beginning reader series that include the Pinky and Rex and Houndsley and Catina books. He has also written for older readers. The Misfits, published in 2001, inspired the nationwide antibullying initiative No Name-Calling Week, as well as three sequels, Totally Joe, Addie on the Inside, and Also Known as Elvis. A common theme in James Howe’s books from preschool through teens is the acceptance of difference and being true to oneself. Visit him online at JamesHowe.com.

Reviews for Pinky and Rex Go to Camp

[ergreenb · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a good book about overcoming fears. It not only has a good message, it can also function as a kid's first chapter book. Even though it is not many pages, there is a table of contents and different portions of the book are separated by chapters. Pictures do not cover the whole page and there are much more words than a regular picture book.

[Tom Anderson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Rex is my favorite character. She is good and a good friend.