Athletic Shorts
Six Short Stories
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$19.95 |
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31/01/2003 |
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Paperback
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These six stories from acclaimed author Chris Crutcher are about athletes, but are not simply sports stories. Here 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. Ages 11+
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ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
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School Library Journal Best Book
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School Library Journal Best of the Best in YA Literature
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ALA Best of the Best Books for Young Adults
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ALA Best Book for Young Adults
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ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
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ALA Best of the Best Books for Young Adults
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School Library Journal Best Book
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ALA Best Book for Young Adults
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School Library Journal Best of the Best in YA Literature
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ALA Best of the Best Books for Young Adults
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School Library Journal Best Book
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ALA Best Book for Young Adults
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School Library Journal Best of the Best in YA Literature
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Critical Praise for
Athletic Shorts
"An involving group of stories…thought-provoking and discussable."
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Kirkus
"The characterizations are powerfully drawn, and the dialogue is quick and scorching."
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The Horn Book (starred review)
"Crutcher knows teen issues and how kids think and talk…he mixes poignancy and humor in just the right proportion to keep readers involved."
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ALA Booklist
"A winning collection of stories…will speak to YAs, touch them deeply and introduce them to characters they’ll want to know better."
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School Library Journal (starred review)
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