Like the first book in the series, Pranked, this is a fast-paced summertime read filled with all kinds of lessons about friendship, identity, and growing up. JD's struggle to fit in and her desire to try on a new personality is something I think many girls in late elementary and middle school can relate to. Like Kelly in the first book, JD is a likable girl, and even when the reader knows she's doing the wrong thing, it's impossible not to sympathize with her and hope everything turns out okay in the end. I also really like the positivity in this book. For the most part, JD's camp friends aren't catty or petty - they're just normal girls having fun at summer camp.

Girls who go to summer camp, and especially those who would like to, will enjoy this book. Camp activities and schedules are explained in Judy's, the protagonist's, daily diary. Judith decides to change her personality and even her name. At camp she is known as "J.D." and she tells fellow campers that J.D. stands for Juvenile Delinquent. To Judith's amazement, she becomes the life of the party and the most popular girl in her cabin. Judith refers to a home problem, but doesn't reveal what it is until the last day of camp. She confides her story to one of the counselors. The girls at the camp are described realistically and their personalities are expertly drawn. The ups and downs the girls experience at camp are true to life. Judith acts up in swimming class and is asked to leave in spite of the fact that she is the best swimmer. At a dance, she violates the rules by walking off the porch with a boy from a nearby camp. Another faux pas occurs when Judith is instrumental in getting girls together for a dancing group. The counselor tells her the dance is too risque for the younger girls at camp. Judith finally complies with the counselor's wishes. This is a fun book and most girls will enjoy it; however, it may not be the book boys will choose to read. This book is part of a trilogy "Summer Camp Secrets" with different girls assuming the heroine role at summer camp.