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Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes by Chris Crutcher

Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes

Chris Crutcher

HarperCollins · Paperback · January 30, 2018

Called a “masterpiece” in a starred review from School Library Journal, award-winning author Chris Crutcher’s acclaimed Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes is an enduring classic.

Coming of AgeFriendship for TeensAbuse & Trauma for TeensYoung Adult
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Who it’s for
A layered coming-of-age story where loyalty, compassion, and difficult truths share the page.
Genres
Abuse & Trauma for Teens, Friendship for Teens, Coming of Age
Published
HarperCollins, January 30, 2018

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About this book

Called a “masterpiece” in a starred review from School Library Journal, award-winning author Chris Crutcher’s acclaimed Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes is an enduring classic. This bestselling novel is about love, loyalty, and friendship in the face of adversity. “Superb plotting, extraordinary characters, and cracking narrative make this novel unforgettable.”—Publishers Weekly Sarah Byrnes and Eric Calhoune have been friends for years.

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When they were children, his weight and her scars made them both outcasts. Now Sarah Byrnes—the smartest, toughest person Eric has ever known—sits silent in a hospital. Eric must uncover the terrible secret she’s hiding before its dark current pulls them both under. Will appeal to fans of Marieke Nijkamp, Andrew Smith, and John Corey Whaley. “Once again, Chris Crutcher plunges his readers into life's tough issues within a compelling story filled with human compassion . . . with his characteristic intelligence, humor, and empathy."—ALAN Review An American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults Includes exclusive extras.

Loyalty Under Pressure

A layered coming-of-age story where loyalty, compassion, and difficult truths share the page.

Come here for

  • A friendship tested by adversity, told with humor and empathy
  • Serious themes carried by a compelling, character-rich narrative

Expect

  • An absorbing story about friendship and life’s tough issues
  • Intelligence and humor alongside emotional weight

Where it sits

Abuse & Trauma for Teens67%
Coming of Age58%
Friendship for Teens39%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Coming of Age
  • YA Adoption Stories
  • YA Romance
  • Bullying for Teens
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  • Depression for Teens
  • Disabilities & Special Needs for Teens
  • Eating Disorders & Body Image for Teens
  • Friendship for Teens
Authors
Chris Crutcher
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
January 30, 2018
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Coming of Age