On the Waterfront
McCoy, Mike
ISBN 10: 1736602195 ISBN 13: 9781736602195
Published by Blaster Tech, 2023
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"On the Waterfront is comedic and heartbreaking, sharing the experiences of a young man trying to grow up on his own. The author has a conversational and engaging style, a deeply personal tone, easy pacing, and good character development. On the Waterfront is a sentimental, sometimes funny, poignant, and bittersweet novel, which makes it an entertaining and memorable read. If you are a fan of the coming-of-age genre, this book is for you." Readers Favorite
At thirteen years old, Danny Novak faced challenges of self-acceptance, abuse, mortality, and death. It was the best summer of his life and the darkest days he ever lived.
When Danny arrives at Camp Baker in June 1978, he is happy to be away. Away from his mom, his bratty little brother, their crappy house, and his sad life. Danny is the youngest boy hired to work as camp staff, but he's confident he'll fit in. He quickly learns that he doesn't.
Mark Colby, at sixteen, has a bad reputation that follows wherever he goes. He works on the waterfront and is the strongest, meanest boy on staff.
When Danny fails a swim test to work on the waterfront, a senior staff member forces Mark and Danny to spend every afternoon together. Mark wants nothing to do with the boy who has ruined his summer, but he must teach Danny to swim or get sent home. Home is the last place Mark wants to go.
The other boys on staff are afraid of Mark. Danny fears Mark too, but he's determined to be on the waterfront crew. If Danny passes the test to work on the waterfront, will the boys accept him as one of them?
On the Waterfront is an engaging tale of two boys. Their struggles for acceptance, understanding, friendship, and learning that suffering can lead to a meaningful life. In the end, genuine friendship is honoring requests and promises kept.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: On the Waterfront
Publisher: Blaster Tech
Publication Date: 2023
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good