The Prince of Fenway Park
The Prince of Fenway Park
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2009
Book Brief
352
Novel • Fiction
Boston, Massachusetts • Contemporary
2009
Middle grade
10-14 years
Super Short Summary
In The Prince of Fenway Park by Julianna Baggott, Oscar, a mixed-race boy in Boston, feels unwanted by his adoptive parents and struggles with bullying. When his adoptive mother leaves him with his estranged biological father, Oscar discovers a hidden Celtic fairy world beneath Fenway Park. Together, they work to break a curse affecting the Red Sox and learn about family history and baseball legends. The narrative includes themes of racism and abandonment.
Fantastical
Adventurous
Inspirational
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
532 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
The Prince of Fenway Park by Julianna Baggott merges historical elements with fantasy in an engaging narrative. Readers appreciated the imaginative plot and rich setting but noted inconsistencies in pacing and depth. While younger audiences seemed to connect more with the protagonist, some wished for more character development. Overall, it’s a creative, if uneven, read.
Who Should Read The Prince of Fenway Park?
Readers who enjoy The Prince of Fenway Park by Julianna Baggott are typically fans of middle-grade fiction that blends fantasy and sports. Those who appreciate J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series or Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson & the Olympians will find this book captivating for its mix of magical realism and family themes.
532 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
352
Novel • Fiction
Boston, Massachusetts • Contemporary
2009
Middle grade
10-14 years
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