Ten-year-old Wedge and his impulsive young mother now live with King, new stepfather, new husband and proud owner of a miniature golf course, not exactly Wedge's picture of the father he so greatly misses having. Realistic elements of characterization and action and short, well-paced chapters make this nicely designed novel with a large typeface an absorbing story to read. (Ages 7-12)

Ten-year-old Wedge wants his old life back -- the one that made sense. Instead, he has a brand-new stepfamily and a new house far away from his friends; and his bedroom window faces a seven-foot castle that marks the eight eenth hole of his stepfather's miniature golf course. Can Wedge really respect a man who wears a plastic crown and calls himself "King"? It's a lot to deal with, but Wedge may not have a choice. If he wants to be happy, he'll have to accept his new life -- crazy as it is.