Uncle Daddy facts for kids
First hardcover edition
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| Author | Ralph Fletcher |
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| Genre | Young Adult |
| Publisher | Clarion Books |
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Publication date
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April 1, 2001 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 144 |
| ISBN | 978-0-395-87323-6 |
| OCLC | 38216537 |
| LC Class | PZ7.F632115 Fl 1998 |
Uncle Daddy is a young adult novel written by Ralph Fletcher, first published in 2001. It was awarded a Christopher Medal in the Books for Young People, ages 10–12 category in 2002.
Plot summary
Rivers's father abandoned his wife and son when the son is three years old, he goes out to get a pizza and does not come back. His mother's uncle moves in and becomes "Uncle Daddy". Rivers is living a fairly typical life for a nine-year-old boy when his father returns after a six-year absence. The return of Rivers's father threatens to tear the family apart until Uncle Daddy suffers a near fatal heart attack. Rivers and his parents come together to support Uncle Daddy.
Awards
Uncle Daddy was awarded a Christopher Medal in the Books for Young People, ages 10–12 category in 2002.
