Zack doesn't always understand Gabe and his nerdiness, but he has accepted him. When Gabe helps Zack convince his parents that they should let him go to sleep away camp Gabe is excited for Zack. A wildfire changes things for both boys. Zack's campgrounds and most of the buildings are destroyed. Gabe's camp extends the hand of welcome to the other camp. They are going to share their campground. Both Gabe and Zack learn that it will be more difficult than they think. To start with the "cool" kids try to rule the camp, bullying the nerds. Then the "nerds" decide to take back the camp. The battles go back and forth. The one common denominator in all of this is Zack and Gabe. Zack has discovered he loves to cook. He is even becoming quite nerdy about it. He overhears his brother make a comment about him and it hurts him. He seeks revenge against his brother. When things once again get out of hand Zack decides he must set things right and find a way to stop the camps from destroying each other.

This was full of fun, and practical jokes. There is something here that everyone can relate to. Most importantly for me was the message that ran through about accepting each other's differences. I loved this book and can't keep it on my shelves at school. This should be a must read in all middle schools. ( )