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Fehler, Gene

Never Blame the Umpire

192 pp. | Zonderkidz | March, 2010 | Trade ISBN 978-0-310-71941-0 $12.99
(4) 4-6 Kate's devout Christian family is challenged when her mother is diagnosed with incurable cancer. As Kate wrestles with her feelings, she takes comfort in writing poetry. The text, including sports metaphors, can be awkward ("We blame God for the bad things, just as we blame umpires for the bad things in ball games"), but some readers may sympathize with Kate's plight.
Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

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