Briarwood - by Natalie Hyde (Paperback)

About the Book

Callie Garcia thought she would finally get to experience summer camp -- campfires, kayaking, and crafts. But Camp Briarwood has other plans. Thrown into a perilous game of cat and mouse between inventors and frauds, Callie's scientific mind is the only thing that can save the camp.

Book Synopsis

Can you keep a secret?

It seems everyone who spends the summer at Camp Briarwood can. But what actually goes on inside this elite, top-secret summer camp for the most brilliant young minds? Plenty, if the whispers can be believed.

Callie Garcia would do almost anything to see for herself. But the camp is invitation only. And that invitation depends on writing a strange exam that tests not only your scientific knowledge, but your character as well.

Callie's not sure about her character, but she has her great-grandfather Theo's gift of a scientific mind. When her teacher accuses her of cheating, Callie believes her chance to go is lost ... until a different kind of invitation arrives. With it, Callie is thrown into a world of marvelous inventions and a perilous game of cat and mouse between inventors and frauds.

Review Quotes

"An inventive, immersive celebration of curiosity, courage, and learning."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"The camp setting is vividly imagined and bursts with energy. The prose is clear and brisk, making even complex concepts accessible, while the plot balances the thrill of discovery with reflections on belonging and confidence. ... Readers will find themselves wanting to revisit Briarwood."-- "Kirkus Reviews"