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On the Waterfront
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 and 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. But even if he passes the test, will the boys accept Danny 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.
Book Details
- Publisher: Blaster Tech
- Publish Date: Feb 13rd, 2023
- Pages: 198
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.50in - 5.50in - 0.63in - 0.79lb
- EAN: 9781736602188
- Categories: • Coming of Age• Literary
Praise for this book
"McCoy writes with passion, illuminating the angst of young males trying to find their footing, and his characters are as believable as they are entertaining. The jolting conclusion invites picking back through the novel, reading again in a new light, but the book's heart isn't just in its surprise. McCoy evokes those muggy summer nights of cricket chirping and self-discovery that will resonate with readers of character-driven literary fiction."
Publishers Weekly - Book Life Reviews
"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
"A classic coming-of-age story. Danny is an endearing, often funny voice, and his struggles are evocatively drawn. This may be a story about the small moments that shape a life, but McCoy imbues his story with relatable emotion and pathos. Danny is a wholly captivating lead character, and readers will quickly embrace his story as he navigates the rites of passage that yield profound revelations about friendship, power, fear, and what it means to grow up." Self-Publishing Review
"On the Waterfront is a coming-of-age drama, drenched in nostalgia, sadness, and a sense of deep longing. Emotion permeates every part of this story." Entrada Publishing
"On The Waterfront stands out from the crowd. The characters and the setting are written exceptionally well." BooksGoSocial
"On the Waterfront is a well written novel, with punchy dialogue that rings true, and the descriptive writing brings the scenes to life." The Oxford Editors