Crutcher, Chris

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Description: Abused teenagers find healing and hope in Chris Crutcher's novels. Through devices, many involving athletics--such as a swim team--or an anger management class, Crutcher's believable characters bond with other troubled youth to build strength and confidence. Crutcher's work as a therapist provides a background for his realistic stories, which are not light reads; however, his intense narratives are balanced by moments of strong humor. Mature high school readers, particularly boys, will identify with Crutcher's portrayals of teenagers wrestling with family dysfunction, prejudice, anger, and personal expectations. Start with: Running Loose

Description: Abused teenagers find healing and hope in Chris Crutcher's novels. Through devices, many involving athletics--such as a swim team--or an anger management class, Crutcher's believable characters bond with other troubled youth to build strength and confidence. Crutcher's work as a therapist provides a background for his realistic stories, which are not light reads; however, his intense narratives are balanced by moments of strong humor. Mature high school readers, particularly boys, will identify with Crutcher's portrayals of teenagers wrestling with family dysfunction, prejudice, anger, and personal expectations. Start with: Running Loose