Rivers’ real father left him and his mom six years ago, and Uncle Daddy has been taking care of Rivers in all the ways a dad cares for a son—even teaching him how to play baseball.
When his real father returns, Rivers is confused and angry. He had always thought that he’d express his anger at his father by socking him in the stomach. Now, face-to-face with his father, Rivers
experiences feelings that are more complicated than he’d imagined. Will the reappearance of his dad affect his relationship with Uncle Daddy?
This heartfelt story, told from the point of view of a nine-and-a-half-year-old boy, is filled with insight and touches of humor.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“A wonderful story of love, patience, tolerance and acceptance.” —Children’s Literature
“A reassuring picture of forgiveness and acceptance within a family.”
—School Library Journal
“This refreshingly gentle and reassuring portrait of family dynamics will appeal to those who eschew grim contemporary realism.”
—Booklist
“Fletcher is often insightful and his protagonist funny and winning. In this age of step and other nontraditional family groupings, the story should reassure youngsters that it’s okay to love two father figures at the same time.” —Kirkus Reviews
Ralph Fletcher is the author of many highly acclaimed books for children, from picture books to the illustrated chapter book Tommy Trouble and the Magic Marble to
poetry collections for teenagers. His previous novels for middle-grade readers include Fig Pudding; Spider Boy, an ALA Notable Book; and Flying Solo, which received a
starred review from ALA Booklist. His books have appeared on many state award lists. Ralph lives with his family in New Hampshire.
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Details
Details
Format:
CD
Format:
Library CD
Available Formats :
CD, Library CD
Category:
Fiction
Publisher:
Blackstone Publishing
Publisher:
Blackstone Publishing
CDs:
2
CDs:
2
Runtime:
2.24
ISBN:
9781470890995
ISBN:
9780786194469
Audience:
Young Adult (12–17)
Language:
English
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