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CAM Jansen and the Summer Camp Mysteries

by David A. Adler

Perfection Learning 2007

Great fit for 3rd grade

Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9

3rd grade English Camps
2
AR Points
1.5h
Read time
AR Quiz Available

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Genre

Mystery

Themes

  • friendship
  • problem-solving
  • teamwork
  • honesty
  • responsibility
  • observation
  • independence

About this book

Cam Jansen and her best friend Eric head to Camp Eagle Lake for three weeks of sports, crafts, and campfire fun—and three puzzling mini-mysteries. With her famous photographic memory (“Click!”), Cam pieces together clues that others miss while Eric provides steady help and humor. Short chapters, clear clues, and lively illustrations make this an inviting pick for newly independent readers. Kids love the fast pace, relatable camp setting, and the satisfaction of solving each case alongside Cam.

Setting: a contemporary summer camp (Camp Eagle Lake) in the woods

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CAM Jansen and the Summer Camp Mysteries right for my child?

Yes — CAM Jansen and the Summer Camp Mysteries is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.8, which is typical for 3rd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include friendship, problem-solving, teamwork.

How long does it take to read CAM Jansen and the Summer Camp Mysteries?

At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, CAM Jansen and the Summer Camp Mysteries takes around 1.5h to finish. The book has 12,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.

Does CAM Jansen and the Summer Camp Mysteries have an AR quiz?

Yes — CAM Jansen and the Summer Camp Mysteries has an AR quiz available, worth 2 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.

What grade level is CAM Jansen and the Summer Camp Mysteries?

CAM Jansen and the Summer Camp Mysteries has an AR reading level of 3.8, which places it at a 3rd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.