Short Stories from a Boat Kid The Photograph and 13 other Summer Stories

It's the 1960's, and there's three major battles going on, or so it seems: NASA is in a race for the moon; The Beach Boys are trying to top the charts; and the Boat Kid is busy battling the perils of the sea, navigating relationships, and dealing with life in general. In the story "The Photograph," what is the deeper meaning behind an old, worn-out photo he comes across? Also there's close encounters in "Eye of the Shark," "Silver Overboard"—and many more. Each is a true story, and includes a short, ever-popular "Life's Lessons Learned" reflection. Also, other parts explain details of the stories such as: "A Tale of Two Compasses," "Radio City," and "Fire on the Beach!" Life isn't all that simple—even when you're a kid! Chances are, you're always struggling with something. Facing up to the worst of fears, through both disappointments and triumphs, values such as teamwork, trust, and friendship stand tall in the end, which are high-lighted in the stories. You'll surely enjoy reading the predicaments he finds himself in—both serious and humorous—in these narrated and personal short stories. Yes, life does have its little moments of victory—will you recognize them when they land in your lap? With illustrations & photos. Safe for all ages, with no vulgarity, indecent language, or the like.