| Chinese Handcuffs Harpertempest Edition Contributor(s): Crutcher, Chris (Author) |
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ISBN: 0060598395 ISBN-13: 9780060598396 Publisher: Greenwillow Books OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2004 Annotation: This ALA Best Book for Young Adults is now available with a stunning new look. Two star athletes find the courage to confront painful memories in this gritty, realistic tale of friendship and healing. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Physical & Emotional Abuse (see Also Social Themes - Sexual - Young Adult Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Football - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Sexual Abuse |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2003496829 |
| Lexile Measure: 980 |
| Physical Information: 0.68" H x 5" W x 7.14" (0.39 lbs) 304 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age - Topical - Family |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 14755 Reading Level: 6.0 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 10.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Dillon is living with the painful memory of his brother's suicide -- and the role he played in it. To keep his mind and body occupied, he trains intensely for the Ironman triathlon. But outside of practice, his life seems to be falling apart. Then Dillon finds a confidante in Jennifer, a star high school basketball player who's hiding her own set of destructive secrets. Together, they must find the courage to confront their demons -- before it's too late. |
Contributor Bio(s): Crutcher, Chris: - Chris Crutcher has written nine critically acclaimed novels, an autobiography, and two collections of short stories. Drawing on his experience as a family therapist and child protection specialist, Crutcher writes honestly about real issues facing teenagers today: making it through school, competing in sports, handling rejection and failure, and dealing with parents. He has won three lifetime achievement awards for the body of his work: the Margaret A. Edwards Award, the ALAN Award, and the NCTE National Intellectual Freedom Award. Chris Crutcher lives in Spokane, Washington. |