The Far End of the Park

Recall the excitement of being near your first crush? Ever been bullied by the kids at school? Explore a year of turmoil, revelation, and change in the life of Jude Henley. He turns sixteen while working in a ramshackle camping park for summer tourists. An older woman needs his help, a landlord has it in for him, and in the end, this shy boy winds up on the front page of the local newspaper. A steady mom and a message from a dead man buck up Jude's confidence. A heartwarming story that will both make you laugh and conjure deep emotions.