Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes

<p><strong>Called a masterpiece 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. Superb 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>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.--<em>ALAN Review<strong></strong></em></p><p><em>An American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults</em></p><em>Includes exclusive extras.</em>