"Secrets of Camp Whatever Vol. 1" by Chris Grine is an enchanting graphic novel that takes readers on a thrilling and magical adventure. Set in the mysterious Camp Whatever, the story follows siblings Willow and Timothy as they uncover the secrets hidden within the camp's enchanted woods. Grine's illustrations are vibrant and expressive, bringing the whimsical world of Camp Whatever to life with charm and imagination. With its delightful blend of mystery, humor, and friendship, "Secrets of Camp Whatever" is a captivating read that will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next installment.

Secrets of Camp Whatever was a fun read! I read this with my child and she loves graphic novels. It was eerie and mysterious and was the perfect amount of spooky for us! I loved that the main character, Willow, was brave but also was a way for children to learn more about deaf people and hearing aids if they aren't around the deaf community in real life. Overall, this graphic novel entertained my daughter and myself and I would recommend it to my colleagues who teach middle grades to add to their classroom libraries! Thank you for the ARC.

Absolutely delightful! Weird and joyous and packed with shenanigans. I loved the cast of characters, and also really appreciated the deaf representation. I would definitely return for volume 2!

A group of kids go away for a summer camp they will never forget.

The main character in this book is a spunky girl named Wil, short for Willow.
Her hearing aid batteries came up missing when the camp snacks mysteriously disappeared. Her quest to find them revealed that Camp Whatever might be a little more than what she expected.

Werewolves, Vampires, Witches, Goblins, Gnomes, and so much more.

Imagine you move to a strange town that is constantly covered in fog and your Parents want you to go to the summer camp would you be excited or not keen? Well Willow finds herself doing these things. While at the camp she realises that things are not what they seem to be and with fellow campers her adventure begins.

This was a good start to a new Graphic Novel Series and would be just right for this time of year and whoever reads it will have a great time. I just want to talk about the artwork was muted and really suited the story.

For all the above reasons I am giving Secrets of Camp Whatever Vol 1 4 stars.

The plot of the story begins with Willow being sent to a summer camp, which is Nowhere (name of place) this camp is known for creatures like Big Foot and campers going missing. Yet the parents feel it would help her to socialize more. Willow is deaf and uses sign language to communicate. Mysterious things start happening around the camp and Willow and her friends must figure out what's happening before it's too late.

I like the illustrations and the specially abled representation that were mentioned here. I did feel that the story was not fast paced enough.

The author and illustrator did a great job in bringing a unique story to their audience and the target audience will definitely find the book wholesome and intriguing. My rating would be 3.75 stars

I received the arc of this graphic novel from Net Galley.

This was a super cute graphic novel.  The story was really interesting, and I liked the inclusion of all the fantasy creatures within the camp.  It made me wonder what other kinds of creatures we were going to encounter as the series continues.  Willow was a really interesting character.  I enjoyed seeing her figure out what was going on with the camp, and trying to investigate certain circumstances.  It was a pretty high stakes story, which was really fun.  I'm excited to see where the story goes next.

Story: 4/5
Art: 2/5

Camp Whatever is a fun graphic novel about a girl who goes to summer camp, which is home to some odd characters.

The story was fun and not predictable, since it went in some unexpected directions. I didn't fully connect to the story however and probably won't continue the series

A really fun YA graphic novel with some spooky vibes. Loved how the main character was deaf and and her needs were fought for (and what she didn't need was also fought for). I'll definitely be checking out book 2.

This was a sweet middle school spooky novel.

My niece adored the art style and the characters were super relatable as well.

Cannot wait to get my hands on the next in this series.

Definitely recommend this age appropriate adventure novel

I read this with my twelve and ten year old daughter, and we all enjoyed it very much.

It’s a perfect combination of fun and slightly creepy filled with endless mist, fog leeches, gnomes, stacks of goblins, cheesy snacks and s’mores.

We also really enjoyed the inclusion of a deaf protagonist and the super power of sign language.

We are looking forward to the follow up - with so many possibilities of where this story will go next.

This was a fun, fantasy, middle grade, graphic novel. I am excited to read book #2, the good news is I don't have to wait long because I already have a copy! I cannot wait to see what happens to Willow and her friends in the next camp adventure. Will Emma be affected by the bite? Will Willow's new house be affected by the magical creatures? Will Willow's dad find out that the missing camper is no longer missing? So many questions!

I love finding seasonal reads for my students because I think a lot of times they don't try specific genres thinking they won't be hooked on them. This is a great #spookyseason read. I like focusing on scary/spooky stories during September and October to show students there is a different level of scary stories. This one has some scary parts, some suspense and it also has humor! A great combination for the kid that doesn't want to read something that is scary on every page!

My 10-year-old found this book to be very engaging. This story was able to hold her attention. The level is definitely age-appropriate and very well-written. I recommend this as an excellent book for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. This is a very beautifully illustrated book.

Willow is the main character whose parents moved to the middle of Nowhere and now she is going to an unknown-named camp. Mysterious things happen while she is at camp, which keeps the reader turning the pages. Can't wait to see what the next novel brings.

This book was so adorable, I loved everything about it, the illustrations were so well done, they suited the book perfectly, the story was amazing as well, even thought is very short I could really connect with the characters. I’m sure the kids are going to be just as enthralled with this amazing book as I was. I will definitely recommend! Thank you netgalley and the publisher for this early copy

Fantastic book for children. It was really illustrated well. It had a great plot. Exciting for children. It was very well written. I read it to my children and they really enjoyed it. So win win

This graphic novel was hilarious and well-drawn, definitely worth the money and the hype, and I hope will be successful!

I really ended up enjoying this one!
This is a really fun read mo matter your age but is perfect for fans of Lumberjanes.
A super fun and unique setting. I loved all the paranormal elements and feel like there is just so much more to explore.
The characters were very likeable and look forward to picking up volume 2.

Graphic novels are never on my classroom shelf for long. #NetGalley gave me a copy of Secrets of Camp Whatever Volume 1 to read and review and my students fell in love with this story. For years my students have enjoyed reading scary stories and graphic novels, so combining the two was an obvious choice for my classroom library. I liked it because it wasn't too scary, but enough to give you some goosebumps. I'm looking forward to book 2.

As described, very much in the Lumberjanes vibe, both in feel and look, but, and I hasten to add that this is Vol.1, it's not quite up to that standard....yet. I would definitely look to read Vol.2 as I felt this was a solid start.