Summer Breaks

by David Henderson

Summer vacation brings the promise of ice cream, backyard games and adventure for ten year-old Corey Decker and his friends. As summer breaks, the band of seven friends watch in horror as a tragic car crash plays out right in front of them. From there, the next weeks are spent laughing, playing, fighting and making up again. When the gang learns of a "mad man" rumored to live in the nearby woods, they set out exploring parts of their Western Pennsylvanian suburban neighborhood they never knew existed. Set in an unspecified timeless past, follow Decker and his friends over a creek and through the woods, into an old quarry and through a corn field as they seek out on an adventure to find the "Mad Man of Appleton." What they find along the way will amuse, thrill, disgust and surprise readers who enjoy a little summertime escapade. Summer Breaks represents David's first novel. He hopes to continue the adventures of Corey Decker and his friends in future writings.

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First published July 22, 2010

Reviews

[Luke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a fun and nostalgic read that really captures the feeling of childhood summers friendship, adventure, and a little bit of fear. I came across it through a friend. Corey and his friends feel real, from their playful moments to their arguments and curiosity. The mystery of the “Mad Man” adds just enough suspense to keep things exciting. It’s a simple, enjoyable story that reminds you what it was like to explore the world as a kid.