Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes (Thorndike Large Print Teen Scene) - Softcover

Crutcher, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786200626 ISBN 13: 9780786200627

Publisher: Thorndike Pr, 1993

Synopsis

Daily class discussions about man, God, abortion, organized religion, suicide and other contemporary issues serve as a backdrop for a high-school senior's attempt to answer a friend's dramatic cry for help

About this title

Review:

★ “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))

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: Thorndike Pr
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0786200626
• ISBN 13: 9780786200627
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 303