Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes

from annekiwi

I'm on a Crutcher kick right now. I read [Deadline] last year and loved it so decided to get the rest of his stuff and see how it goes. I enjoy the heroes a lot and the high school drama. I hate the reality of sexual abuse and death, and all the evil stuff that happens to kids just trying to figu...

from mmoj

I first read Chris Crutcher's The 'Sledding Hill'. I was disappointed with that one so was a little hesitant about reading another of his books but this was what I thought I was going to be getting in 'The Sledding Hill'. Eric Calhoune is a kid who hasn't fit in because of his weight. He befriend...

from mjspear

A great look at the unlikely friendship between two students with "terminal uglies": HS senior Eric Calhoune, so fat they call him 'Moby' and Sarah Byrnes with a scar-torn face, the victim of a fire. As the book opens, Sarah is in the local mental hospital as a sudden mute. Eric must figure out w...

from 321Gemstar

I probably wouldn't have picked this book up myself, since it's written by a guy (yes, I know this is sexist) and there is an awkward picture of dude in a speedo on the cover. However, this book, or rather the author, was recommended. So I read it. It ended up being a very good book. It's not sup...

from Joybee

Great book. Wonderful 'real' character and lots of controversial topics, this book makes you think about life and question your ideals. Eric Calhoune is fat. His best friend is Sarah Byrnes who has a burn scared face from 'accidents' when she was a young child. Eric as a high school senior is the...