Athletic Shorts: Six Short Stories - Softcover

Crutcher, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0440213908 ISBN 13: 9780440213901

Publisher: Laurel Leaf, 1996

Synopsis

Moving and funny stories reintroduce some memorable characters from the author's well-known novels--Chinese Handcuffs, Running Loose--along with new characters, all involved in real-life challenges. Reprint.

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Review:

"An involving group of stories.thought-provoking and discussable." -- Kirkus

"An involving group of stories...thought-provoking and discussable."--Kirkus

"The characterizations are powerfully drawn, and the dialogue is quick and scorching."--The Horn Book (starred review)

The characterizations are powerfully drawn, and the dialogue is quick and scorching. --The Horn Book (starred review)"

An involving group of stories thought-provoking and discussable. --Kirkus"

"A winning collection of stories...will speak to YAs, touch them deeply and introduce them to characters they'll want to know better."--School Library Journal (starred review)

"Crutcher knows teen issues and how kids think and talk...he mixes poignancy and humor in just the right proportion to keep readers involved."--ALA Booklist

"If the stereotype of the 'bonehead jock' is ever to be defeated, it will be at Crutcher's hands...compelling enough to engage even the most sedentary readers."--Publishers Weekly

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: Laurel Leaf
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0440213908
• ISBN 13: 9780440213901
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback