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 1972, he is happy to be away. Away from his mom, his bratty little brother, their crappy house, and his sad life. He is the youngest boy hired to work as camp staff, but confident that he’ll fit in, but quickly finds 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 the swim test, Mark and Danny are forced to spend every afternoon together. Mark must teach Danny to swim well enough to complete the mile swim or Brian will send Mark home. Home is the last place Mark wants to go.
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.