"Dad Camp" by Evan S. Porter is a heartwarming novel that explores the challenges of fatherhood and the journey of reconnection between a loving dad and his preteen daughter.

John, a dedicated and loving father, sacrificed his hobbies, friendships, and dream job to be a super dad to his daughter, Avery. However, as Avery enters the preteen years, their close bond begins to unravel, and she transforms into an eye-rolling preteen who seems to dread spending time with her father. Determined to salvage their relationship before Avery enters middle school, John takes her on a weeklong father-daughter retreat.

The retreat, meant for bonding, doesn't go as smoothly as John envisions. Instead, they find themselves amidst a group of challenging dads, forced bonding activities, and a camp director with a personal vendetta. As John struggles to connect with his daughter in the face of preteen angst, he also senses that Avery is hiding something more profound.

Porter weaves a brilliant and deeply funny narrative that delves into the complexities of parent-child relationships, capturing the essence of the challenges faced by fathers during their daughters' transition into adolescence. With humor and poignancy, "Dad Camp" is a delightful read that resonates with fans of family comedies like "The Guncle" by Steven Rowley and classics like "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Steve Martin.