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Deadline

by Chris Crutcher

Subject
Social Themes - Death, Grief, Bereavement
Age
Teen
Format
Hardcover
Pages
320
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Size
15.0 cm × 21.6 cm
ISBN
9780060850890

About the author

Chris CrutcherAuthor

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.

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What reviewers said

“An exhilirating read that will make readers wonder about the meaning and worth of their own lives.”
The Horn Book
“An entertaining, thought-provoking tearjerker.”
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Ben is a teen hero for whom readers cannot help but cheer.”
Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review)
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