Clark helping out around the farm.

That boy is Strong!

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Written by Derek Fridolfs Illustrations by Dustin Nguyen

To my sixth-grade teacher, Mr. Painter, whose imposing John Wayne–like demeanor gave way to a wry sense of humor and jokes that made my camp experience one I’ll always remember. — Derek

Always thankful to my kids, Bradley and Kaeli, for filling my days with their wonder and whimsy to fuel my imagination and for understanding from day one why their dad is always drawing. Big thank-you to my wife, Nicole, for taking care of everything around us so that I can draw so much. — Dustin

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Printed in the U.S.A. 23First printing 2017

BoOk design by Rick DeMonico and Cheung Tai

TO: CLARK KENT

RE: ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE REWARD

CONGRATULATIONS! YOUR R

ECENT ACADEMIC SCORING

HAS PLACED YOU IN THE TOP OF YOUR CLASS.

THIS QUALIFIES YOU FOR A WEEK-LONG EVERGREEN

ADVENTURE CAMP! JOIN US IN THE MOUNTAINS FOR

FRIENDLY COMPETITION AND ACTIVITIES, FOSTERING

YOUR INDEPENDENT SPIRIT, AND BUILDING

FRIENDSHIPS THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME.

RESPOND BACK TO THE EMAIL AND MORE INFORMATION

WILL BE PROVIDED.

THANK YOU FOR TAKING YOUR STUDIES SERIOUSLY

AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON.

EVERGREEN ADVENTURE CAMP DIRECTOR,

MILTON

Camp sounds like fun, Clark.

I hope so, Lana. I’ve never

beEn.

How long wilL you be away, C.K.? I think a weEk,

Pete. Maybe longer.

You betTer write us!

And take pictures. For your journal or even the yearboOk.

Don’t worRy, I wilL.

I betTer go! I’ve got so much to do

before I leave.

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good!

i just got the invite. sounds like fun!

waking up to milk cows and feed chickens is also his version of fun

it can be.

i’ve got chores. do you want to help me? it could be fun.

fine

i’ll pass

if i have to leave, i’d rather go solve crime

it would be a crime not to join us.

don’t listen to him. he’s going. we both are. he even offered to drive me.

now i really don’t want to go

ALFRED offered

but you came up with some poor excuse

if i have to leave the mansion

i’ve missed you guys. how have you been?

are you both going to the camp?

don’t you mean your cave?

hee hees

um, so i guess i’ll see you guys there?

MESSAGESGROUP CHAT

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finish balin

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feed the h

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(replace Co

met’s shoe)

milk cows

restock chi

cken feed

collect eggs

from

the hens

adjust tract

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Slow down there, kidDo!

Clark, it’s important on this trip not to stick out. Blend in

with everyone. Protect your identity.

That means . . . no powers, young man. Shucks,

I could have run there by now.

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Sunday . . .

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CLARK! You made it! it’s great to

seE you!

You, toO, Diana! Hey,

Bruce.

I can’t believe I’m

here.

I know, right? This is so exciting!

That’s not what I meant in any way, shape, or

form.

I am Director Milton. if you wilL folLow my “GreEn

Team,” they wilL help acComModate you. Welcome to

EvergreEn.

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REQUIREMENTS

• 6:00 a.m. Rise and shine! Lights out at 9:00. Don’t be caught outside at night or the Scarecrow will getcha!

• Dress in your camp clothes, located in each

cabin.

• Everyone gets kitchen duty. Schedules are posted in each cabin. Let’s get cookin’!

• Perform at your absolute best in all activities

and athletic competitions. There will be performance evaluations.

• If you have any questions, please see your

counselors.

• Be ready for an adventure!

Scarecrow? Who’s that?

Cool! I can use some of Ma’s recipes.

That’s kind of weird. I thought we were just supposed to have fun?

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Bigfoot seen here

Bigfoot seen here

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Our first activity wilL test your ability to work

together.

Do your very best. Begin now.

Stop it! This is the wrong way!

HeE heE heE!

ACTiViTY #1 - ThreE LegGed Race

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OW!

SorRy. it’s hard to run together,

Slade!

SorRy. I’m a fish outTa water.

HEY! UNTiE ME! BARrY, GET BACK

HERE!!

Not your fault, Arthur. Diana says I have two left feEt.

You did that on purpose, Vic!

Magic would make this easier, ZatanNa.

And you calL yourself a magician!

Magic would make this

cheating, Circe.

heheheh!

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