It made a lasting impact.
I am a 27 year old woman. I read Upchuck Summer maybe 17 years ago. Perhaps even longer, but I'm not sure. If there's one thing that I remember most about this book is that it certainly made me laugh. Having spent many summers at sleep away camps, this book certainly captured a lot of those memories. It's sheer fun. And 17 years later I distinctly remember how much I treasured it. Every kid should have a copy. How dare it be out of print!!!