Uncle Daddy

By Ralph Fletcher

Does Rivers have room in his life for two very different fathers? "The truth is Uncle Daddy isn't either my father or my uncle. He's actually Mom's uncle. I was three years old when he came to live with us." Since Rivers's real father left him and his mom six years ago, 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. Then 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 him, Rivers' feelings are more complicated than he'd imagined. Will the reappearance of his dad affect his relationship with Uncle Daddy? This heart-felt story, told from the point of view of a nine-and-a-half-year-old boy, is filled with insight and touches of humor.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805066632
• ISBN13: 9780805066630
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 8

Customer Reviews

Uncle Daddy

When I think about reading Uncle Daddy, love comes to mind. This book is very loving in so many ways. There is love from friends, family, ones who were known for short amount of time and love from others that were never really known. This book is a very easy to read book with a good story line to it. If you have troubles comprehending what you read or want something easy that¡¯s entertaining, this would be a good book for that. I enjoyed this book because I don¡¯t like stories that are hard to understand. I like simple books that are good. I really recommend it!