Dickens & Rumi

book

The case of Camp Crooked Lake

Carol Ellis · 2002

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The case of Camp Crooked Lake by Carol Ellis. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Products & advertising; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

Source checked

Quick view

At a glance

Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Products & advertising1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Generic mentions of camp life; no significant commercial product placement.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Language is very mild and suitable for elementary school readers.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Very light, age-appropriate crushes or friendship dynamics typical for young campers.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

A spooky summer-camp mystery with danger and suspense, but the available evidence does not indicate extreme horror or graphic scares.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes very mild incidents typical of a children's mystery, such as minor scuffles or prank-related actions.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show bravery in investigating the mysteries despite being nervous.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes inventive thinking to uncover hidden clues and solve puzzles.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The available information provides little evidence of substantial representation across backgrounds, identities, or abilities.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The mystery may encourage observation and deduction, but teaching real-world knowledge or skills does not appear to be the book’s main purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Cooperation and kindness among campers are key to the resolution of the mystery.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes themes of integrity, teamwork, and the importance of using one's mind to solve problems.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The young characters demonstrate resourcefulness, curiosity, and persistence.

Family discussion

Talk about it

Conversation starters based on this title’s published content notes.

  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in The case of Camp Crooked Lake would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The case of Camp Crooked Lake, and what caused that change?
Discuss this title with other parents

Community reactions

What families noticed

Add your perspective

Sign in from the homepage to rate this title.

Where to get it

Find in a libraryBuy on Bookshop.orgBuy on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate and Bookshop.org affiliate, Dickens & Rumi may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.

These content notes are a starting point, not a guarantee. Review the evidence and use your own judgment before choosing a title.

Report an incorrect rating