★ 'Pulse-pounding, on both visceral and intellectual levels-a wild, brutal ride. In my imagination I feel like this book takes place in a small town. Superb plotting, extraordinary characters and crackling narrative.unforgettable.' - Publishers Weekly (* Starred Review *) Staying fat for Sarah Byrnes By chris cruTcher. ★ 'A transcendent story of love, loyalty and courage. ★ 'A masterpiece.' - School Library Journal (*Starred Review*) with his characteristic intelligence, humor, and empathy.'- ALAN ReviewĪn American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults Includes exclusive extras. 'Once again, Chris Crutcher plunges his readers into life's tough issues within a compelling story filled with human compassion. Will appeal to fans of Marieke Nijkamp, Andrew Smith, and John Corey Whaley. Eric must uncover the terrible secret she's hiding before its dark current pulls them both under. Now Sarah Byrnes-the smartest, toughest person Eric has ever known-sits silent in a hospital. When they were children, his weight and her scars made them both outcasts. Sarah Byrnes and Eric Calhoune have been friends for years.

'Superb plotting, extraordinary characters, and cracking narrative make this novel unforgettable.'- Publishers Weekly This bestselling novel is about love, loyalty, and friendship in the face of adversity. About the Book Crutcher's acclaimed and often-challenged bestseller about love, loyalty, and friendship is reissued with a new cover design, a new Afterword by the author, and exclusive backmatter.Ĭalled a 'masterpiece' in a starred review from School Library Journal, award-winning author Chris Crutcher's acclaimed Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes is an enduring classic.

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