{"product_id":"staying-fat-for-sarah-byrnes-9780062687746","title":"Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalled a \"masterpiece\" in a starred review from \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/em\u003eaward-winning author Chris Crutcher's acclaimed \u003cem\u003eStaying Fat for Sarah Byrnes\u003c\/em\u003e is an enduring classic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bestselling novel is about love, loyalty, and friendship in the face of adversity. \"Superb plotting, extraordinary characters, and cracking narrative make this novel unforgettable.\"--\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSarah Byrnes and Eric Calhoune have been friends for years. When they were children, his weight and her scars made them both outcasts. Now Sarah Byrnes--the smartest, toughest person Eric has ever known--sits silent in a hospital. Eric must uncover the terrible secret she's hiding before its dark current pulls them both under. Will appeal to fans of Marieke Nijkamp, Andrew Smith, and John Corey Whaley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Once again, Chris Crutcher plunges his readers into life's tough issues within a compelling story filled with human compassion . . . with his characteristic intelligence, humor, and empathy.\"--\u003cem\u003eALAN Review\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncludes exclusive extras.\u003c\/em\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":50629962531090,"sku":"9780062687746","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5c5a754b-4724-485c-81c5-3481a43f9751.jpg?v=1732738358","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/staying-fat-for-sarah-byrnes-9780062687746","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}