![]() ![]() Stories are usually censored for its language. Culture Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes by Chris Crutcher Novemby Faye Skandalakis Leave a Comment In Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes, we have our two main characters, Sarah Byrnes and Eric Calhoune, who have been friends since junior high school. with his characteristic intelligence, humor, and empathy.-ALAN Review An American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults Includes exclusive extras. Free Essay: Book-banning in school libraries has been on-going for as long as people have been writing novels. "Once again, Chris Crutcher plunges his readers into life's tough issues within a compelling story filled with human compassion. As to what has set her off, Eric isn’t sure, but he suspects that her silence may be prompted by what he feels qualifies as hisown callous betrayal of her. Will appeal to fans of Marieke Nijkamp, Andrew Smith, and John Corey Whaley. Narrator Eric Calhoune, also known as Moby at his high school, is trying to figure out what’s wrong with his old partner in crime, Sarah Byrnes, who is suddenly catatonic and hospitalized. ![]() Eric must uncover the terrible secret she's hiding before its dark current pulls them both under. Now Sarah Byrnes-the smartest, toughest person Eric has ever known-sits silent in a hospital. When they were children, his weight and her scars made them both outcasts. "Superb plotting, extraordinary characters, and cracking narrative make this novel unforgettable."-Publishers Weekly Sarah Byrnes and Eric Calhoune have been friends for years. ![]() ![]() This bestselling novel is about love, loyalty, and friendship in the face of adversity. 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. ![]()
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