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.
★ “A masterpiece.”
*School Library Journal (*Starred Review*)*
★ “A transcendent story of love, loyalty and courage. Superb
plotting, extraordinary characters and crackling
narrative…unforgettable.”
*Publishers Weekly (* Starred Review *)*
★ “Pulse-pounding, on both visceral and intellectual levels—a wild,
brutal ride.”
*Kirkus Review (Pointered Review)*
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