I completely fell in love with this cover - it is AMAZING and I love it.

The text within is also really good. I loved all the characters and the story. It struck a good note between plot and character development across the board. It was funny and sweet and written at, what I think, is a great level for middle grade readers who want something a little fun, a little serious, and easy to read.

You can read the official plot but it's about an 11 year old girl who doesn't have any friends and really wants some and her mom who is having job problems who go to a resort her mom went to as a kid for the summer. So it has some elements of camp (even though they're not at camp) and making friendships and a lake and water sports and extra-curriculars (rock collecting! cleaning! selling beauty products! a spectacular show!)

I loved Charlotte Boulay and DJ the absolute most as characters. They both had the best parts because they were eminently ALWAYS already themselves. They didn't try to pretend to be anyone different ever for anything and I appreciate that in role models.

The story, as I said, was good and had a nice plot that kept along at a steady clip while also having time for the main character to have thoughts and develop as a person. Nice life lessons on friendships and what being a friend actually means.

Definitely recommend to ages 8-13 though younger audiences might prefer it read to them.