Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes

Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes

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<p><strong>Called a €œmasterpiece€ in a starred review from <em>School Library Journal, </em>award-winning author Chris Crutcher€s acclaimed <em>Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes</em> is an enduring classic.</strong></p><p>This bestselling novel is about love, loyalty, and friendship in the face of adversity. €œSuperb plotting, extraordinary characters, and cracking narrative make this novel unforgettable.€€"<em>Publishers Weekly</em>  </p><p>Sarah Byrnes and Eric Calhoune have been friends for years. 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.</p><p>€œOnce 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."€"<em>ALAN Review<strong></strong></em></p><p><em>An American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults</em></p><p> </p>