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When his older sister leaves for camp, Pip is determined to have his own camping experience in the backyard. The result is a charming book celebrating nature, boyhood, and the father-son relationship.

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Pip's sister leaves on a bus for summer camp. Pip is rather envious, so packs up many of his family's camping items and heads to a corner of their property. As night comes on he becomes nervous and anxious in the night. His father then joins him.

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  • The Backyard: A place which comes a little more terrifying as night comes.

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This book is in Pip. (standard series)

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  1. Myra Berry Brown (Author)

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  1. Phyllis Graham (Illustrator)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Golden Gate Junior Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1966
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 32

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Reading Level: Ages 4-8

Inspires kids to do something daring.


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