Around The Campfire

Celebrate the Great Outdoors Whether your idea of camping is in a tiny tent, a luxury RV, or somewhere in between, nothing beats having fun with family and friends in the fresh air. Relive favorite memories of childhood vacations and get excited for future outdoor adventures with these humorous and heartwarming recollections from bestselling author and camping enthusiast Melody Carlson. Pack your gear and hit the road with Melody as you encounter Campfire Connections—how a simple offer of firewood sparks a friendship. Lolly the Bear—an unexpected guest with a sweet tooth pays a morning visit. The Worst Camping Trip Ever—a pregnant woman and a torrential downpour make for a hasty midnight departure. Best-Laid Plans—all it takes is one unhappy camper to spoil an outing. Fireworks on the Fourth—an explosive clash between generations ends with a promise of unconditional love Along the way, you’ll enjoy inspirational quotes and practical tips to make your next camping experience even “s’more” of a success. So gather ‘round and get ready for some unforgettable stories.

Fans of Scream and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children will devour this "wholly chilling and unputdownable" horror debut (Kerri Maniscalco, New York Times bestselling author). Be careful what stories you tell around the campfire . . . they just might come true. While camping in a remote location, Maddie Davenport gathers around the fire with her friends and family to tell scary stories. Caleb, the handsome young guide, shares the local legend of the ferocious Mountain Men who hunt unsuspecting campers and leave their mark by carving grisly antlers into their victims' foreheads. The next day, the story comes true. Now Maddie and her family are lost in the deep woods -- with no way out -- being stalked by their worst nightmares. Because there were other, more horrifying stories told that night -- and Maddie's about to find out just how they end . . .

This collection of outdoor activities, games, stories, songs, and more is for kids and families to share around the campfire. Kids learn how to make pizza over an open fire, tell a spooky ghost story, or create musical instruments for a singalong. With more than 125 pages of fun things to do, "The Kids Campfire Book" is the perfect book for every camper or camp counselor.

Australia Bush Poetry and Photographs Award winning poetry penned by outback prospector Terry Piggott. This is his first book of poetry from his times in the gold fields and towns in the far west of Western Australia. Golden nuggets from the earth and golden moments around his campfires with the people he meets inspire the rhythms of the words. Within the pages of this book, the photographs show the extremes of beauty and harshness that make the Australian Outback a special place on earth.

The culmination of the Alpha Psi Tau Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society's Honors in Action Project, this anthology brings together short stories and family tales from throughout the society's chapters. Each tale is unique as it is the personal tale of each of our members and memories they wish to perserve in an age of fading personal storytelling.

Everything goes wrong on Dragon's first day at camp, despite his buddy's efforts to show him a good time, until Dragon has a chance to show what he does well.

How about some monster stories to go with your s’mores? Even on a hot summer night, there can be chills around a campfire. For Ollie Carothers and his fellow campers, the goal was simple - have the best time ever. In the glow of the fire, stories are told, one camper to another. But are they just stories? What snapped that branch? Is that just a shadow? What lurks beneath the surface of the swimming hole? Could it really be ... Monsters? Monsters Around the Campfire is an illustrated adventure of a group of kids at summer camp for readers around 8 to 12 years old. In between each chapter of the main story is a different tale bringing you Bigfoot, what to do when cornered by zombies, and the worst mermaid ever. The stories are little long to be shared out loud but are perfect for hiding in your sleeping bag with a flashlight. If you enjoy Goonies, Goosebumps, or Are You Afraid of the Dark, you'll love Monsters Around the Campfire!