Graphic Novel Review: Brain Camp

Neither artistic, dreamy Jenna nor surly, delinquent Lucas expected to find themselves at an invitation-only summer camp that turns problem children into prodigies. And yet, here they both are at Camp Fielding, settling in with all the other losers and misfits who’ve been shipped off by their parents in a last-ditch effort to produce a child worth bragging about.

But strange disappearances, spooky lights in the woods, and a chilling alteration that turns the dimmest, rowdiest campers into docile zombie Einsteins have Jenna and Lucas feeling more than a little suspicious . . . and a lot afraid.

Plot: Who doesn't love a horror story set at a camp? Truly, there is just something so fun about being stuck in the middle of nowhere with a bunch of creepy, zombie-like children to make a book fun.That is exactly what happens in this book. Jenna and Lucas find themselves at a camp that will supposedly make them into the brilliant children that their parents want them to be. Unfortunately, that comes at a price. I love that it's not a traditional zombie graphic novel, and that the explanation is a bit.. out there. It's nice to have something completely unthinkable be the reason behind zombie-like behavior.

Characters: I think anyone can relate to not living up to their parents standards, or at least, feeling a bit of sibling rivalry. I enjoyed Jenna and Lucas as characters. They had potential but were not quite meeting their potential. I love the way they figure out what is going on and how persistent they are in saving themselves from a similar fate while trying to stop what is happening to their fellow campers.

Graphics: I just love the graphics. I'm a huge fan of full-color and I love the artistic styling in this graphic novel. Definitely an appealing read all around.

Kristen

Kristen is the co-blog owner of The Book Monsters. I am a twenty-something year old who is passionate about reading. I am a Library Media Specialist in an elementary school in the suburbs of Chicago. When I'm not reading, I'm attending bookish events, spending time with my hubby, or catching up on TV shows (I am forever behind!).

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