CAMP NEL

by D.K. Hamlin

“Once I started reading Camp Nel, I could not put the book down. I laughed, I cried, I could relate to the children and their experiences." - Milena, London (United Kingdom.) Feeling confident as she tiptoes into adulthood, 18-year-old Nel becomes a counselor at a summer camp for orphans in Northern Europe. She chooses the eldest group of boys, assuming they’ll be easy to handle. But the very first day, when four of them announce their interest in dating her, she realizes that camp won’t be at all what she imagined. Adding to her troubles, Mr. Basek, the camp director, places under her care an unruly boy named Adam. Although inexperienced, when her problems mount, Nel finds her own, somewhat unorthodox ways of dealing with her boys and leads them on a real summer adventure. Her life-changing experiences of carefree joy, thwarted love and utter heartbreak, put Nel on a timeless journey, which inspires her to re-evaluate her life and the family she has taken for granted. Camp Nel is a coming-of-age story that portrays the life and struggles faced by real orphans. It’s a glimpse into the seemingly unimportant existence of children who have been relegated to the outskirts of society, making this book an unforgettable tale of the quest for love, friendship and belonging.

216 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 20, 2020