Upchuck Summer

by Joel L. Schwartz

Book Overview

Richie seems to have one bad break after another at summer camp, until he begins to realize that his attitude of "me only" and "me first" is the root of most of his problems. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0440492645
• ISBN13: 9780440492641
• Release Date: April 1983
• Publisher: Yearling Books
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.2" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Ever My Favorite

I find it so tragic that this wonderful piece of my life - one that has kept me company on the sunny summer days when my mother was at work and friends were off doing other things, and on the rainy winter days when school was getting too much to handle and I was bursting in anticipating for the warmth of spring to arrive - is going out of print (along with its may-even-be superior sequel, Upchuck Summer's Revenge). What kind of world are we living in where a publisher will not keep these masterpieces on bookshelves for newer generations to fall in love with? To this day, whenever I am asked what my favorite book is, Upchuck Summer is always the first utterance from my lips. That's all you need to know. Buy the book.

It made a lasting impact.

I am a 27 year old woman. I read Upchuck Summer maybe 17 years ago. Perhaps even longer, but I'm not sure. If there's one thing that I remember most about this book is that it certainly made me laugh. Having spent many summers at sleep away camps, this book certainly captured a lot of those memories. It's sheer fun. And 17 years later I distinctly remember how much I treasured it. Every kid should have a copy. How dare it be out of print!!!

Reprint this book!!!

This is a great book, especially if you're in the 5th or 6th grade. I wish they would reprint it again. It is beyond great. It's super-great.