{"product_id":"athletic-shorts-9780060507831","title":"Athletic Shorts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese six stories from acclaimed author Chris Crutcher are about athletes, but are not simply sports stories.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere he presents characters from some of his best-loved novels, as well as creating some unforgettable new personalities, in tales of love, death, bigotry, heroism, and coming of age. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAges 11+\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrutcher, Chris:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eChris 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51243500306706,"sku":"9780060507831","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_52250200-4490-474b-b8de-f0f172b7ce9c.jpg?v=1745866664","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/athletic-shorts-9780060507831","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}