Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes

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Called a masterpiece in a starred review from School Library Journal, award-winning author Chris Crutchers acclaimed Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes is an enduring classic.

This bestselling novel is about love, loyalty, and friendship in the face of adversity. Superb plotting, extraordinary characters, and cracking narrative make this novel unforgettable.Publishers Weekly

Sarah Byrnes and Eric Calhoune have been friends for years. When they were children, his weight and her scars made them both outcasts. Now Sarah Byrnesthe smartest, toughest person Eric has ever knownsits silent in a hospital. Eric must uncover the terrible secret shes hiding before its dark current pulls them both under. Will appeal to fans of Marieke Nijkamp, Andrew Smith, and John Corey Whaley.

Once again, Chris Crutcher plunges his readers into life's tough issues within a compelling story filled with human compassion . . . with his characteristic intelligence, humor, and empathy."ALAN Review

An American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults

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A masterpiece. -- School Library Journal (*Starred Review*)
A transcendent story of love, loyalty and courage. Superb plotting, extraordinary characters and crackling narrativeunforgettable. -- Publishers Weekly (* Starred Review *)
Pulse-pounding, on both visceral and intellectual levelsa wild, brutal ride. -- Kirkus Review (Pointered Review)

Author Bio

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.