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4.0 out of 5 stars `As long as your parents pay the bills, Lake Harmony doesn't care.', May 2, 2008
Garrett Durrell (aged 15) is sent to a disciplinary boot camp, ironically named Lake Harmony, by his parents. While Garrett initially thinks that all he needs to do is follow the rules in order to be released, he soon learns that it is not that simple. How does Garrett survive, and can he remain true to himself in the process?

This novel covers a number of issues important to teenagers, and to their parents. I am naive enough to hope that those reading the novel will discuss it, and their own reactions to it, with others. Neither parents, nor teenagers, have all of the answers to all of the questions all of the time. But how we confront problems says a lot about the society in which we live and the people we choose to be.

I found reading this novel a confronting and, ultimately, uplifting experience. I suspect that different people will have different reactions but I would dearly love to know how teenagers feel about it. As the parent of an adult child, I miss an opportunity to share reading and discussing this novel with a member of the target audience.

Perhaps the most important lesson in this novel is that no human is infallible, and no process is perfect.

Jennifer Cameron-Smith
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Initial post: May 2, 2008 7:16 AM PDT
 Kendra says:
My oldest daughter would be interested in this book (as would I). Thanks for the review. It might be a while until she reads it, but I'll try to remember to let you know what she thought. Thanks, Jennifer. Great review.
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Posted on May 2, 2008 5:24 PM PDT
 Misfit says:
Thanks Jennifer. I think I"m glad the only "child" I have is Misfit the kitty cat.
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Posted on May 3, 2008 5:17 AM PDT
 Karen Joan says:
A great review and an interesting topic. Thank you.
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Posted on May 9, 2008 4:13 PM PDT
 H. Schneider says:
This whole boot camp concept is alien to me. Do they exist in Ossiland, or is it American?
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Posted on May 13, 2008 4:41 AM PDT
 Judy K. Polhemus says:
Jenny, I enjoy young adult novels and look forward to reading this one. What a passionate review this is. Thanks!!
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In reply to an earlier post on May 14, 2008 1:26 AM PDT
 J. Cameron-Smith says:
This particular novel is set in America. I'm not sure how widespread the boot camp phenomenon is. Perhaps others can comment?
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