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Chris Crutcher

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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.

Chris Crutcher Books

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Losers Bracket

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Chinese Handcuffs

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Taking Aim

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Period 8

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Guys Read: The Meat Grinder

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Angry Management

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Stotan!

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Whale Talk

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The Crazy Horse Electric Game

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The Sledding Hill

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Athletic Shorts

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Ironman

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King of the Mild Frontier

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Running Loose

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Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes

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Deadline

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