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P.S. I Hate It Here: Kids' Letters from Camp Kindle Edition

by Diane Falanga (Author, Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars 127 ratings
Heartwarming and hilarious real-life letters from kids at summer camp sure to amuse anyone who’s ever been a homesick child or a parent of one.

In the bestselling tradition of nostalgic looks at classic rites of passage, such as Camp Camp and Bar Mitzvah Disco, P.S. I Hate It Here: Kids’ Letters from Camp captures a childhood experience shared by millions. This collection of real letters written by children ages eight to sixteen to their parents about their adventures at summer camp are laugh-out-loud funny and will have readers reminiscing about their own camp days.

More than 150 letters cover all the imaginable scenarios of sleep away camp, from acing the cabin lice inspection, to rowing in the “ricotta” race, to breaking the bad news about a retainer lost in the wilderness. These letters reveal that kids are wittier and more sophisticated than we might assume, and that the experience of being away from home for the first time creates hilarious and lasting memories.

“Trust me when I tell you that not only will your kids get a kick out of the amazingly funny letters contained in this book, you and your friends will too.” —Chicago Parent Magazine

“P.S. I Hate It Here”compiles notes home from camp with love—a handsome, actually quite beautiful, little book.” —Chicago Tribune

“Whether your kid is in camp or you cherish your own memories of s'mores and Color Wars, you'll get a kick out of P.S. I Hate It Here!, a book of real-life, laugh-out-loud letters from camp.” —Redbook Magazine
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  1. Print length
    155 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    ABRAMS Image
  4. Publication date
    November 30, 2011
  5. Grade level
    8 and up
  6. File size
    79.0 MB
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
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About the Author

Diane Falanga, a mother of two, was inspired to put this book together after receiving her eight-year-old daughter's hilarious letters home from camp. After sharing her story with a number of friends, and sending e-mails across the country she was able to gather a few hundred laugh-out-loud letters for this collection. She is an interior designer and founder of the Heart Homes Initiative of Designs for Dignity (a not-for-profit providing furniture for those in need). Diane lives on Chicago's North Shore.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006DD0OZO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ABRAMS Image; 1st edition (November 30, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 30, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 79.0 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 155 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 out of 5 stars 127 ratings

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3.8 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book funny, with one mentioning how it captures children's hilarious thoughts. Moreover, the book brings back many memories of summer camp, and customers describe it as cute. However, the readability receives mixed feedback, with some finding it wonderful while others say it's impossible to read.

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39 customers mention "Humor"35 positive4 negative

Customers find the book humorous, with many noting it's worth a lot of laughs and contains funny letters from kids. One customer mentions it captures the essence of children's hilarious thoughts.

"...say that this book captured the camp experience in a unique and amusing way...." Read more

"...A lot of fun. Light, fun reading." Read more

"The book has some cute and funny letters. But since they decided to print the letters in the kids own handwriting instead of typing them...." Read more

"This book is really a mixed bag of cute, funny and charming letters from kids at summer camp...." Read more

12 customers mention "Cute"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book cute, with one mentioning that it looks like new.

"The book has some cute and funny letters. But since they decided to print the letters in the kids own handwriting instead of typing them...." Read more

"This book is really a mixed bag of cute, funny and charming letters from kids at summer camp...." Read more

"...This may be a very cute and funny book, but if it's not legible and I can't read it, I can't tell that...." Read more

"...It was cute, but not enough for me to even finish the book...." Read more

5 customers mention "Memories"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate how the book brings back memories of summer camp experiences.

"...a counselor and a mom, I can honestly say that this book captured the camp experience in a unique and amusing way...." Read more

"...before sending my own daughter to camp in the 70's LOL It brought back a lot of memories and I am getting more copies to give as Christmas gifts..." Read more

"...It is a quick read, but hilarious. Brought back many a memory from summer camp." Read more

"This book was so funny. It brought back memories of camp and made me re read all of my camp mail." Read more

38 customers mention "Readability"26 positive12 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's readability, with some finding it a wonderful and fun read, while others report it is impossible to read and incompatible with Kindle devices.

"...Pick it up for a quick read that will have you laughing for a long time afterward!" Read more

"...A lot of fun. Light, fun reading." Read more

"...in the book that are so small on screen that it is literally impossible to read them without the aid of a magnifying glass and it's not possible to..." Read more

"I loved this book! It's been some time since I've read something that I immediately wanted to share with everyone I know...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Linda from Water Mill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brings back memories...
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2010
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    Having been through the summer camp experience as a camper, a counselor and a mom, I can honestly say that this book captured the camp experience in a unique and amusing way. Some of the letters are funny, but others are absolutely side-splitting! Recently, I have been involved in a facebook page of a camp I attended that closed 40 years ago. Everyone has become a fan of this book as we all see ourselves somewhere in it! If you've attended camp or have a child that did, you will too! Pick it up for a quick read that will have you laughing for a long time afterward!
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  • Jennifer M. Ward
    4.0 out of 5 stars Funny stuff!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2010
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    Who doesn't have a kid in their life who has written a letter like one of these? I read them out loud before bed to a laughing audience. Once I finish, I'll send it to my mom to read to my niece who is at that "camp age." A lot of fun. Light, fun reading.
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  • Steven Ellis
    3.0 out of 5 stars Cute but hard to read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2016
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    The book has some cute and funny letters. But since they decided to print the letters in the kids own handwriting instead of typing them. It made for some difficult reading at times
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  • Janet
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2010
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    I loved this book! It's been some time since I've read something that I immediately wanted to share with everyone I know. I passed the book on to my husband as soon as I finished it, and stood reading over his shoulder so I could point out my favorite letters. My kids also devoured the book, and it continues to be a reference point for our family as we have started many conversations with "Remember the letter where the kid...." I highly recommend P.S. I Hate It Here!
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  • JVan
    2.0 out of 5 stars Problems on Android
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2011
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    This book is really a mixed bag of cute, funny and charming letters from kids at summer camp. I would describe it as very funny but not really hilarious. The letters from kids appear in the book as copies of the originals and are written in the child's own handwriting, which does add charm. Anyone who has sent a child to summer camp will find a lot to laugh about in this book.

    My problem with it is that there are an annoying number of letters in the book that are so small on screen that it is literally impossible to read them without the aid of a magnifying glass and it's not possible to enlarge them. Obviously, either some of the content in this book just isn't ideal for the electronic and/or android format or it wasn't correctly formatted to begin with. Due to this issue, I feel like I didn't get what I paid for and would have been better off buying the print version of the book. Hopefully it works better on the Kindle but as far as my attempt to use it on my Android tablet, it's only worthy of two stars.
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  • Carrie L. Compton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2010
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    After seeing this author and review on The Today Show, I knew I had to have it. What a wonderful read! I wish I had this before sending my own daughter to camp in the 70's LOL It brought back a lot of memories and I am getting more copies to give as Christmas gifts this year. Love a book that makes you laugh out loud!!
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  • dave coyle
    1.0 out of 5 stars needs work
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2012
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    could not read the words. The book may have been very funny, I was looking forward to it and was very dissappointed
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  • S.E.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2011
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    I absolutely loved this book. My family still talks about the postcard my grandma got from my uncle stating clearly "Dear mom, I died on the trail." I wish it was still around!

    I laughed at so many of these letters because I've seen so many similar experiences at camp over the years. Camp is such a great place for kids to gain independence and grow, but as this book shows, it's difficult to teach a 10 year old that helping with camp chores might actually be good for them.
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  • Isabelle Landry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on June 2, 2015
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    Made me smile all along.
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