Screaming at the Ump

Reviewed by: Kristin Taylor - Biddeford High School, Biddeford, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 9, 2015

Review

At great coming of age story about what "happens when the rules aren't so clear". Casey's father and grandfather run an baseball umpiring school in New Jersey. His mom left because she didn't like her life there -- his best friend wants to create reality TV show -- he is being followed by an eight-year-old girl -- worst of all, there is a student at his father's school that he feels is a cheater and Casey wants everyone to know. But his biggest issue is trying to get on the school newspaper as a writer even though sixth graders aren't allowed to write articles! Well written, lots of humor, relationship growth and bonding along with realization when Casey figures out the rules -- so too speak!

Overall Book Score: very good