Athletic Shorts: Six Short Stories

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+

Author: Chris Crutcher
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Published: 11/05/2002
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.28lbs
Size: 7.08h x 5.02w x 0.48d
ISBN: 9780060507831

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 5929 / Athletic Shorts: Six Short Stories

About the Author
Crutcher, Chris: -

Chris 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.