Crutcher, Chris
Overview
| Works: | 75 works in 460 publications in 6 languages and 31,238 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Fiction Juvenile works Young adult works Short stories Bildungsromans Sports stories Biography Detective and mystery fiction Psychological fiction Domestic fiction |
| Roles: | Author, Bibliographic antecedent |
| Classifications: | PZ7.C89, FIC |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Chris Crutcher
- King of the mild frontier : an ill-advised autobiography by Chris Crutcher( Book )
- Presenting Chris Crutcher by Terry Davis( Book )
- King of the mild frontier : [an ill-advised autobiography] by Chris Crutcher( Recording )
- Children's literature review. excerpts from reviews, criticism, and commentary on books for children and young people( )
- Chris Crutcher by Michael A Sommers( Book )
- Chris Crutcher : a Stotan for young adults by Bryan Gillis( Book )
- Teaching the selected works of Chris Crutcher by Patricia M Hauschildt( Book )
- Something about the author. facts and pictures about authors and illustrators of books for young people by Maikue Vang( )
- Study guide for chris crutcher's "crazy horse electric game." by Cengage Learning Gale( )
- Chris(topher) (C.) Crutcher : (1946-)( )
- Breakin' the rules : the ethical vision of Chris Crutcher by Leslie J Ringen( )
- Creating socialization and empathy through athletics in Chris Crutcher's fiction by Joseph P Korwin( Book )
- Christopher C. Crutcher : (1946- )( )
- Haas-Kaywell collection of young adult literature materials by Kay Haas( )
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Most widely held works by
Chris Crutcher
Staying fat for Sarah Byrnes by
Chris Crutcher(
Book
)
46 editions published between 1993 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 2,973 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The daily class discussions about the nature of man, the existence of God, abortion, organized religion, suicide and other comtemporary issues serve as a backdrop for a high-school senior's attempt to answer a friend's dramatic cry for help
46 editions published between 1993 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 2,973 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The daily class discussions about the nature of man, the existence of God, abortion, organized religion, suicide and other comtemporary issues serve as a backdrop for a high-school senior's attempt to answer a friend's dramatic cry for help
Whale talk by
Chris Crutcher(
Book
)
28 editions published between 2001 and 2018 in English and Japanese and held by 2,674 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Intellectually and athletically gifted, TJ, a multiracial, adopted teenager, shuns organized sports and the gung-ho athletes at his high school until he agrees to form a swimming team and recruits some of the school's less popular students
28 editions published between 2001 and 2018 in English and Japanese and held by 2,674 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Intellectually and athletically gifted, TJ, a multiracial, adopted teenager, shuns organized sports and the gung-ho athletes at his high school until he agrees to form a swimming team and recruits some of the school's less popular students
Athletic shorts : six short stories by
Chris Crutcher(
Book
)
31 editions published between 1989 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,367 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of short stories featuring characters from earlier books by Chris Crutcher
31 editions published between 1989 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,367 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of short stories featuring characters from earlier books by Chris Crutcher
Deadline by
Chris Crutcher(
Book
)
14 editions published between 2007 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,301 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Given the medical diagnosis of one year to live, high school senior Ben Wolf decides to fulfill his greatest fantasies, ponders his life's purpose and legacy, and converses through dreams with a spiritual guide known as "Hey-Soos."
14 editions published between 2007 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,301 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Given the medical diagnosis of one year to live, high school senior Ben Wolf decides to fulfill his greatest fantasies, ponders his life's purpose and legacy, and converses through dreams with a spiritual guide known as "Hey-Soos."
Ironman : a novel by
Chris Crutcher(
Book
)
27 editions published between 1995 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 2,263 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While training for a triathlon, seventeen-year-old Bo attends an anger management group at school which leads him to examine his relationship with his father
27 editions published between 1995 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 2,263 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While training for a triathlon, seventeen-year-old Bo attends an anger management group at school which leads him to examine his relationship with his father
Running loose by
Chris Crutcher(
Book
)
21 editions published between 1983 and 2009 in English and held by 2,068 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Louie, a high school senior in a small Idaho town, learns about sportsmanship, love, and death as he matures into manhood
21 editions published between 1983 and 2009 in English and held by 2,068 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Louie, a high school senior in a small Idaho town, learns about sportsmanship, love, and death as he matures into manhood
Angry management : three novellas by
Chris Crutcher(
Book
)
10 editions published between 2009 and 2011 in English and held by 2,048 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of three stories featuring characters from earlier books by Chris Crutcher
10 editions published between 2009 and 2011 in English and held by 2,048 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of three stories featuring characters from earlier books by Chris Crutcher
Stotan! by
Chris Crutcher(
Book
)
17 editions published between 1986 and 2009 in English and Chinese and held by 1,896 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A high school coach invites members of his swimming team to a memorable week of rigorous training that tests their moral fiber as well as their physical stamina
17 editions published between 1986 and 2009 in English and Chinese and held by 1,896 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A high school coach invites members of his swimming team to a memorable week of rigorous training that tests their moral fiber as well as their physical stamina
Chinese handcuffs by
Chris Crutcher(
Book
)
34 editions published between 1968 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,734 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Still troubled by his older brother's violent suicide, eighteen-year-old Dillon becomes deeply involved in the terrible secret of his friend Jennifer, who feels she can tell no one what her stepfather is doing to her
34 editions published between 1968 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,734 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Still troubled by his older brother's violent suicide, eighteen-year-old Dillon becomes deeply involved in the terrible secret of his friend Jennifer, who feels she can tell no one what her stepfather is doing to her
The Crazy Horse Electric game by
Chris Crutcher(
Book
)
25 editions published between 1987 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,651 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A high school athlete, frustrated at being handicapped after an accident, runs away from home and is helped back to mental and physical health by a black benefactor and the people in a special school where he enrolls
25 editions published between 1987 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,651 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A high school athlete, frustrated at being handicapped after an accident, runs away from home and is helped back to mental and physical health by a black benefactor and the people in a special school where he enrolls
The sledding hill by
Chris Crutcher(
Book
)
10 editions published between 2005 and 2009 in English and held by 1,386 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Billy, recently deceased, keeps an eye on his best friend, fourteen-year-old Eddie, who has added to his home and school problems by becoming mute, and helps him stand up to a conservative minister and English teacher who is orchestrating a censorship challenge
10 editions published between 2005 and 2009 in English and held by 1,386 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Billy, recently deceased, keeps an eye on his best friend, fourteen-year-old Eddie, who has added to his home and school problems by becoming mute, and helps him stand up to a conservative minister and English teacher who is orchestrating a censorship challenge
Period 8 by
Chris Crutcher(
Book
)
7 editions published between 2013 and 2014 in English and held by 1,231 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paul "the Bomb" Baum tells the truth. No matter what. It was something he learned at Sunday School. But telling the truth can cause problems, and not minor ones. And as Paulie discovers, finding the truth can be even more problematic. Period 8 is supposed to be that one period in high school where the truth can shine, a safe haven. Only what Paulie and Hannah (his ex-girlfriend, unfortunately) and his other classmates don't know is that the ultimate bully, the ultimate liar, is in their midst. Just about everyone else who stops by the safe haven of the P-8 room daily are deceived. And when a classmate goes missing, all hell breaks loose
7 editions published between 2013 and 2014 in English and held by 1,231 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paul "the Bomb" Baum tells the truth. No matter what. It was something he learned at Sunday School. But telling the truth can cause problems, and not minor ones. And as Paulie discovers, finding the truth can be even more problematic. Period 8 is supposed to be that one period in high school where the truth can shine, a safe haven. Only what Paulie and Hannah (his ex-girlfriend, unfortunately) and his other classmates don't know is that the ultimate bully, the ultimate liar, is in their midst. Just about everyone else who stops by the safe haven of the P-8 room daily are deceived. And when a classmate goes missing, all hell breaks loose
Whale talk by
Chris Crutcher(
Recording
)
19 editions published between 2001 and 2014 in English and held by 595 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Intellectually and athletically gifted, TJ, a multiracial, adopted teenager, shuns organized sports and the gung-ho athletes at his high school until he agrees to form a swimming team and recruits some of the school's less popular students
19 editions published between 2001 and 2014 in English and held by 595 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Intellectually and athletically gifted, TJ, a multiracial, adopted teenager, shuns organized sports and the gung-ho athletes at his high school until he agrees to form a swimming team and recruits some of the school's less popular students
The deep end : a novel of suspense by
Chris Crutcher(
Book
)
8 editions published between 1991 and 1994 in 3 languages and held by 530 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Wilson Corder, a family therapist, investigates the disappearence of one of his clients and has to defend his own family as he tries to capture the killer
8 editions published between 1991 and 1994 in 3 languages and held by 530 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Wilson Corder, a family therapist, investigates the disappearence of one of his clients and has to defend his own family as he tries to capture the killer
Losers bracket by
Chris Crutcher(
Book
)
4 editions published between 2018 and 2019 in English and held by 517 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"When it comes to family, Annie is in the losers bracket. While her foster parents are great (mostly), her birth family would not have been her first pick. And no matter how many times Annie tries to write them out of her life, she always gets sucked back into their drama. Love is like that. But when a family argument breaks out at Annie's swim meet and her nephew goes missing, Annie might be the only one who can get him back. With help from her friends, her foster brother, and her social service worker, Annie puts the pieces of the puzzle together, determined to find her nephew and finally get him into a safe home."--
4 editions published between 2018 and 2019 in English and held by 517 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"When it comes to family, Annie is in the losers bracket. While her foster parents are great (mostly), her birth family would not have been her first pick. And no matter how many times Annie tries to write them out of her life, she always gets sucked back into their drama. Love is like that. But when a family argument breaks out at Annie's swim meet and her nephew goes missing, Annie might be the only one who can get him back. With help from her friends, her foster brother, and her social service worker, Annie puts the pieces of the puzzle together, determined to find her nephew and finally get him into a safe home."--
Athletic shorts by
Chris Crutcher(
Recording
)
14 editions published between 1989 and 2008 in English and held by 374 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of short stories featuring characters from earlier books by Chris Crutcher
14 editions published between 1989 and 2008 in English and held by 374 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of short stories featuring characters from earlier books by Chris Crutcher
Ironman by
Chris Crutcher(
Recording
)
14 editions published between 1995 and 2009 in English and held by 360 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While training for a triathlon, seventeen-year-old Bo attends an anger management group at school which leads him to examine his relationship with his father
14 editions published between 1995 and 2009 in English and held by 360 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While training for a triathlon, seventeen-year-old Bo attends an anger management group at school which leads him to examine his relationship with his father
Cornered : 14 stories of bullying and defiance by
Rhoda Belleza(
)
1 edition published in 2012 in English and held by 321 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An anthology of fourteen stories illuminates the experiences of being bullied in today's world, in a volume that includes contributions from such established writers as Kirsten Miller, Jennifer Brown, and James Lecesne
1 edition published in 2012 in English and held by 321 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An anthology of fourteen stories illuminates the experiences of being bullied in today's world, in a volume that includes contributions from such established writers as Kirsten Miller, Jennifer Brown, and James Lecesne
Deadline by
Chris Crutcher(
Recording
)
14 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in English and held by 285 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Given the medical diagnosis of one year to live, high school senior Ben Wolf decides to fulfill his greatest fantasies, ponders his life's purpose and legacy, and converses through dreams with a spiritual guide known as "Hey-Soos."
14 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in English and held by 285 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Given the medical diagnosis of one year to live, high school senior Ben Wolf decides to fulfill his greatest fantasies, ponders his life's purpose and legacy, and converses through dreams with a spiritual guide known as "Hey-Soos."
Staying fat for Sarah Byrnes by
Chris Crutcher(
Recording
)
17 editions published between 1995 and 2015 in English and held by 210 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The daily class discussions about the nature of man, the existence of God, abortion, organized religion, suicide and other contemporary issues serve as a backdrop for a high-school senior's attempt to answer a friend's dramatic cry for help
17 editions published between 1995 and 2015 in English and held by 210 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The daily class discussions about the nature of man, the existence of God, abortion, organized religion, suicide and other contemporary issues serve as a backdrop for a high-school senior's attempt to answer a friend's dramatic cry for help
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Related Identities
- Davis, Terry Author
- Heller, Johnny Narrator
- Muller, Frank 1951-2008 Narrator
- Guidall, George Narrator
- Belleza, Rhoda
- Recorded Books, Inc
- Corrigan, Brian Narrator
- Boyer, Steven Narrator
- Gordon, Jill Author of screenplay Performer
- Scott, George C. 1927-1999 Actor
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Abduction Abused children Adoption African Americans Anger in adolescence Authors, American Brothers Bullying Burns and scalds--Psychological aspects Censorship Child abuse Clubs Conduct of life Crutcher, Chris Fathers and sons Football players Friendship Future life Group counseling for teenagers High school athletes High schools High school seniors High school students Honesty Human trafficking Idaho Interpersonal relations Manners and customs Missing children Obesity Overweight children Pacific Northwest People with disabilities Racially mixed people Runaway teenagers Schools Self-perception Short stories, American Sportsmanship Sports stories Suicide Swimming Swimming--Training Terminally ill Triathlon Weight loss Young adult fiction Young adult fiction, American Young adult fiction--Authorship Young adult literature
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Alternative Names
Chris Crutcher Amerikaanse auteur en gezinstherapeut
Chris Crutcher amerikansk författare
Chris Crutcher amerikansk skribent
Chris Crutcher auteur de littérature d'enfance américain
Chris Crutcher escritor de literatura infantil estadounidense
Chris Crutcher US-amerikanischer Schriftsteller und Familientherapeut
Crutcher Christopher C. 1946-....
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