I unfortunately DNF this book close to the 25% mark. I didn't find the voice compelling and it was too slow-paced for a book described as "spooky" and "atmospheric." I would not recommend it for kids who like to jump right into the action from the first few chapters, or those who enjoy poetic, descriptive prose. Perhaps it would be more suitable for those who favor writing that is very concise and bare-bones.

Thank you to NetGalley Random House for this ARC!

Bee’s sent to summer camp for the first time and the theme for the summer camp is birds. The scenery of nature and the different types of birds in this book made me want to attend this camp. It sounded peaceful and relaxing. Especially when it’s set in the 1960s with no phones no devices that’s what I love about the book. It’s necessary to just be one with nature and take a digital detox. Another thing I loved about this book is the author takes something ordinary and makes its into an extraordinary in a unique way that I never read about. The mystery is what had me reading the book in two days. Secret passages, memorizing dance music, exhausted campers from the older girls who’s batteries drained every night. It unfolds in a way where you just want to keep reading because you have many questions till the end. Bee finding a friend Zippy for the first time who made her feel like her uniqueness was amazing not weird was a friendship we all need. Someone who won’t judge us. It’s a great summer type mystery book.