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Athletic Shorts: Six Short Stories

by Chris Crutcher

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ISBN13: 9780060507831
ISBN10: 0060507837
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< P> < b> These six stories from acclaimed author Chris Crutcher are about athletes, but are not simply sports stories.< /b> < /P> < P> Here he presents characters from some of his best& ndash; loved novels, as well as creating some unforgettable new personalities, in tales of love, death, bigotry, heroism, and coming of age. < /P> < P> Ages 11+< /P> < P> < /b> < /b> < /P>

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"[Crutcher] and his athlete protagonists take on such weighty issues as racism, homophobia, sexism and the teenager's essential task of coming to terms with his parents." Publishers Weekly

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"A winning collection of stories...will speak to YAs, touch them deeply and introduce them to characters they'll want to know better." School Library Journal

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"The characterizations are powerfully drawn, and the dialogue is quick and scorching." The Horn Book

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"An involving group of stories...thought-provoking and discussable." Kirkus Reviews

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"Crutcher knows teen issues and how kids think and talk...he mixes poignancy and humor in just the right proportion to keep readers involved." ALA Booklist
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About the Author

Chris Crutcher has written eight critically acclaimed novels, an autobiography, and one collection of short stories. He has won three lifetime achievement awards for the body of his work: the Margaret A. Edwards Award for Outstanding Literature for Young Adults, the ALAN Award for a Significant Contribution to Adolescent Literature, and the NCTE National Intellectual Freedom Award. He has been a child and family therapist with the Spokane Community Mental Health Center and is currently chairperson for the Spokane Child Protection Team. Chris Crutcher lives in Spokane, Washington.
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solmejica, January 23, 2009 (view all comments by solmejica)
I have used these short stories for the past two years in my classroom of 8th graders. They have enjoyed the stories and the outcomes. I am now teaching 9th grade and I am about to incorporate these stories into the 2nd semster.
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Laurie Blum, November 28, 2006 (view all comments by Laurie Blum)

WITH FIVE GRANDSONS, AGES 8 TO 18, I THINK I HAVE FOUND THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT IN CHRIS CRUTCHER'S "ATHLETIC SHORTS: SIX SHORT STORIES". HIS STORIES SOUND FRESH WITH ENOUGH CHALLENGE TO KEEP THESE BRIGHT MINDS OCCUPIED!
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monicalgrs, November 26, 2006 (view all comments by monicalgrs)
I could not put this book down....All the stories are relevant to today's society and should not be restricted or hidden from children. Reality can be ugly and can be beautiful and Chris crutcher has displayed both in this book.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780060507831
Subtitle:
Six Short Stories
Author:
Crutcher, Chris
Author:
by Chris Crutcher
Publisher:
Greenwillow Books
Location:
New York, N.Y.
Subject:
General
Subject:
Social Situations - General
Subject:
Short stories
Subject:
Sports & Recreation - General
Subject:
Athletes
Subject:
Short stories, American
Subject:
Social Issues - General
Edition Description:
1st HarperTempest ed.
Series Volume:
546
Publication Date:
November 2002
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
7.08x5.02x.48 in. .28 lbs.
Age Level:
13-17
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