Chris CrutcherA recipient of the 2000 Margaret A. Edwards Award, Chris Crutcher is best known for his dynamic books featuring athletic male protagonists on the cusp of adulthood. This fascinating look into his life and work includes passages from his novels, excerpts from reviews from School Library Journal, a biographical timeline, a list of titles published and awards received, and an interview with the author. It is a thorough and well-researched look at one of the country s favorite young adult authors. |
Contents
An Unpredictable Life | 7 |
A Child | 13 |
2 | 21 |
An Athlete | 33 |
A Therapist | 50 |
6 | 60 |
Timeline | 82 |
List of Selected Awards | 91 |
For More Information | 97 |
Source Notes | 103 |
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