Prankster Queen

Prankster Queen (U.S. title: Jenna's Dilemma) is the second book in the Summer Camp Secrets series.

UK blurb
"Yes! Another summer at camp! Me and my sister and brothers have been coming to Camp Lakeview for ever and I love it. But this year I wouldn't mind being on my own for once. Having my family around used to be like a security blanket – but lately, I feel like I'm being smothered…"

Bubbly, mischievous Jenna is the prankster queen of Lakeview Summer Camp, famous for her fun-loving nature and wild stunts. But this year she's getting seriously out of control and doesn't seem to know when to stop. What's bugging Bunk 3C's favourite practical joker?

U.S. blurb
"Another summer at camp!

''My family and I have been coming to this camp for-ever. But this year I wouldn't mind being on my own for once. I can't talk about it with mom and dad, so maybe I just have to deal? Having my whole family around used to be a security blanket - but lately I just feel like I'm being smothered..."''

Jenna Bloom is a Lakeview legacy. She used to think it was cool to have two sibs at camp with her. So why, lately, is she so desperate for her independence? Bubbly, outgoing Jenna has always been known for her sense of humor and the wild pranks she pulls. But as the summer wears on, Jenna grows more and more frustrated - and her practical jokes grow less and less funny to all of her friends. What's gotten into her? Are the family ties pulled a little too tightly - or is there something else going on?

Plot
After writing a letter to her older brother, Matt, Jenna arrives with a care package of cupcakes from her mother. She shares them among her bunk until her older sister Stephanie arrives with CIT, Marissa. She becomes annoyed at her presence and is disappointed to learn that she got newspaper instead of sports as her elective. At dinner that evening, Jenna tries to talk to her brother but is made fun of, and the bunk learns that Lakeview is having Visiting Day and is holding a camp social; Jenna and Chelsea are chosen for the planning committee. The next day during swim period, Jenna is nervous over diving and is mocked by Chelsea; she becomes irritated being compared to Adam.

Jenna performs an initiation prank on Natalie, Alyssa and Chelsea, with Grace's and Alex's assistance. Alex and Marissa help Jenna with her diving, until they are interrupted by Stephanie, Natalie and Chelsea discussing the social, with Jenna and Alex surprised at them getting dates. Sitting by herself, Jenna is comforted by Chelsea, who suggests they prank Adam.

Chelsea feigns being sick before she and Jenna sneak to the mess hall to fill the salt shakers with sugar, before later watching Adam and his bunk's reaction, with Julie suspicous of what they had done. In photography, Jenna fails at developing a photo properly. Her and 3C manage to win a scavenger hunt. She recruits Marta and Regina from 3A to help pull a prank on Stephanie, taking a photo of her in her facial mask and a fake love note. Tyler later passes the photo and note to Stephanie during campfire, where she becomes angry at her bunk.

At the planning committee, Jenna agrees with a square dance theme for the social. Chelsea doles grumpy remarks over the idea and inadvertently gives Jenna an idea for her next prank. Jenna becomes annoyed when Natalie and Alyssa praise Adam's photo, before Alyssa enlists the bunk's help in dying her hair. The next morning, Alyssa is shocked at the colour and Julie lets her off with a warning.

That night at the social, Jenna pulls off her fourth prank with Chelsea's assistance, letting the animals from the nature cabin into the social, receiving various reactions, until Marta is bitten. On Visiting Day, Jenna is scolded by Dr. Steve and he talks to her mother in private. Jenna and her mom discuss why she pulled the prank: she felt upset that her siblings were having fun while she wasn't, knowing their parents were divorcing. Mr Bloom arrives with Adam and Stephanie, sharing a picnic; Jenna accepts that her life will be different.

Adam explains that he knew his sister was behind the pranks, but didn't tell on her since they had enough happening at home. The book ends with him, Stephanie and all of bunk 3C cheering on Jenna as she prepares to dive.

Characters
In order of appearance:
 * Jenna Bloom
 * Julie
 * Grace Matthews
 * Chelsea
 * Valerie Williams
 * Brynn Collins
 * Alex Kim
 * Sarah Peyton
 * Candace
 * Natalie Goode
 * Marissa
 * Stephanie Bloom
 * Nate
 * Adam Bloom
 * Dr. Steve
 * Tyler
 * Pete
 * Mrs Bloom
 * Mr Bloom