Jason Cooper

Camp excitement and atmosphere hits every page as the ins and outs surrounding Camp Snoopy are explained.

This is a read for Camp Snoopy fans or those who would enjoy diving into more with the Peanuts gang as they spend time at summer camp. Written as a how-to-book, this is divided into several chapters, which explain everything from preparing for camp, activities, summer friends, and more. This isn’t written in the traditional comic style (which was a little disappointing for more show more traditional fans like me). Rather, it explains facts and information surrounding the theme of the chapter’s title and gives examples of situations, which the members of the Peanuts gang have faced.

This works well for solid chapter book readers, who are good with their words, and also for the lower end of the middle grade audience. It’s not a long read, each chapter is kept relatively short, and the vocabulary does exercise reading skills without pushing too hard. There is only a paragraph or two on each page, allowing the illustrations time to shine. While this isn’t a comic, per say, single shots of scenes reinforce the described situations. These hold Schultz’s ever-loved style and bring across each character as they are known and loved.

The book speaks to the reader as if conversing with them directly. It stays in a teaching style, explaining each situation as if the reader were preparing to head for camp themselves…and this might be a lovely book for kids who are about to head off to summer camp. It offers insights, support, inspiration, and hint. While these are very tuned toward Camp Snoopy, many can be helpful for normal summer camp situations, too. It’s nothing overly deep, but rather, swings more toward expectations, dealing with emotions, handling situations, and working with others. And of course, there’s the usual, Peanuts humor.

If you’re looking for the traditional comic feel of the Peanuts, this might not be quite right. But Snoopy and Peanut fans, who would like to join in on Camp Snoopy fun are in for a cute read…whether they are heading to a summer camp themselves or just want to sink into Snoopy Camp for fun. I received a complimentary copy and enjoyed the trip with Snoopy and friends. show less

You can't go wrong with some classic Peanuts cartoons, am I right? Peanuts Vol. 9 created by Charles Schulz (and written by Jason Cooper with illustrations by Vicki Scott and Paige Braddock) is a collection of our favorite kids and their antics. (Do you recall the sound of the incomprehensible droning of the adults in the cartoon?) This (being volume 9) is obviously one of a series of collections like this that put together some of the best of the best of the Peanuts gang. From what I can show more tell they don't have specific themes and it doesn't matter which order you decide to read them. This was such a trip down memory lane for me and it made me vividly recall Sunday mornings and reading the newspaper cartoons in color. If you've never experienced the hopelessness of Charlie Brown, the ingenuity of Snoopy, or the wisecracking Lucy you owe it to yourself to settle down for some lighthearted hilarity. Pick up something sweet and fun to settle down with for the weekend! 10/10

PS When did Marcie fall in love with Charlie Brown?! I knew about Peppermint Patty but Marcie threw me for a complete loop!

PPS Do kids know about the Legionnaires? Do you? Well, I suggest you do a little homework because there's a whole set of jokes about them in this volume and you'll surely be lost if you don't. show less

As a fan of Peanuts, and all things Snoopy, this book did not disappoint in giving the classic charm and wholesome message that is a staple in Charles Schulz’s works. What starts out as an unusual Holiday for the beloved friends of Charlie Brown, quickly turns into a Thanksgiving they’ll never forget! I would highly recommend this book for any age.

I have no idea if this book was just too below my grade level or what, but I did not like this book at all. I just know so much more about the history of Philadelphia than this book told, so the book made me very frustrated. The pictures in there were average. I would not say they were much to look at, thought I do recognize that the book is over ten years old, so the author did not have a camera that takes photos that are of the same quality as today's cameras. He did address a variety of show more landmarks, such as the Liberty Bell and the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier. The Tomb was interesting to learn about, because I had never heard of it before reading the book. The book also describes the events that happened in the Revolutionary War in simple terms: "The Declaration basically said that the American colonies would no longer agree to the rule of English. Together, they would be a new nation." There was not really a big idea in the book, because it is just a walk through some of the history of Philadelphia. Overall, this is probably a great book for kids. I just could not stand it. show less