The Sledding Hill - Softcover

Crutcher, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060502452 ISBN 13: 9780060502454

Publisher: Greenwillow Books, 2006

Synopsis

Eddie hasn't had an easy yearFirst his father dies. Then his best friend Billy accidentally kicks a stack of Sheetrock over on himself, breaking his neck and effectively hitting tilt on his Earthgame. Eddie and Billy were inseparable. Still are. Billy isn't going to let a little thing like death stop him from hanging in there with his friend. And when Eddie faces an epic struggle with the powers that be, Billy will remain right there beside him.

About this title

Product Description:

The Sledding Hill Billy, recently deceased, keeps an eye on his best friend, fourteen-year-old Eddie, who has added to his home and school problems by becoming mute, and helps him stand up to a conservative minister and English teacher who is orchestrating a censorship challenge.

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0060502452
• ISBN 13: 9780060502454
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256