| Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes Contributor(s): Crutcher, Chris (Author) |
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ISBN: 0062687743 ISBN-13: 9780062687746 Publisher: Greenwillow Books OUR PRICE: $10.44 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Physical & Emotional Abuse (see Also Social Themes - Sexual - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Violence |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.3" W x 7.9" (0.50 lbs) 352 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 8588 Reading Level: 5.2 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 9.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Called a "masterpiece" in a starred review from School Library Journal, award-winning author Chris Crutcher's acclaimed Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes is an enduring classic. This bestselling novel is about love, loyalty, and friendship in the face of adversity. "Superb plotting, extraordinary characters, and cracking narrative make this novel unforgettable."--Publishers Weekly Sarah Byrnes and Eric Calhoune have been friends for years. When they were children, his weight and her scars made them both outcasts. Now Sarah Byrnes--the smartest, toughest person Eric has ever known--sits silent in a hospital. Eric must uncover the terrible secret she's hiding before its dark current pulls them both under. Will appeal to fans of Marieke Nijkamp, Andrew Smith, and John Corey Whaley. "Once again, Chris Crutcher plunges his readers into life's tough issues within a compelling story filled with human compassion . . . with his characteristic intelligence, humor, and empathy.--ALAN Review An American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults Includes exclusive extras. |
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. |