Items related to Athletic Shorts
A collection of short stories featuring characters from earlier books by Chris Crutcher.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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:
"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
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 title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherDemco Media
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0606257365
- ISBN 13 9780606257367
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages194
- Rating
(No Available Copies)
Search Books: Create a WantIf you know the book but cannot find it on AbeBooks, we can automatically search for it on your behalf as new inventory is added. If it is added to AbeBooks by one of our member booksellers, we will notify you!
Create a Want