Book Synopsis
In the fading town of Ashbridge, Pennsylvania, 1975, fourteen-year-old Cal Whitaker lives in a crumbling blue house with his older brother, haunted by the fire that took their parents. Isolated and burdened by grief, Cal moves through each day in silence—until he meets Joey, a quiet boy with bruises he doesn’t explain and a gaze that hides more than it reveals.
As their friendship grows, Cal begins to see a way forward—but the truth behind Joey’s life is darker than he imagined. Together, they navigate the cruelty of their town, the failures of adults, and the quiet ache of being forgotten.
Raw, poetic, and profoundly human, The Blue House on Hollow Street is a story of grief, resilience, and the kind of friendship that can save a life.
About The Author
Nadav L. Minkowitz was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, in 2011 and now lives in the United States. He is a young author with a passion for storytelling that explores the quiet struggles and inner strength of ordinary people. The Blue House on Hollow Street began as a personal journey through themes of grief, friendship, and resilience. In addition to writing, Nadav enjoys playing guitar, composing music, coding interactive apps, and reading classic novels that inspire deep reflection and emotional truth.