The Crazy Horse Electric Game

Informationen zum Autor Chris Crutcher has written nine critically acclaimed novels, an autobiography, and two collections of short stories. Drawing on his experience as a family therapist and child protection specialist, Crutcher writes honestly about real issues facing teenagers today: making it through school, competing in sports, handling rejection and failure, and dealing with parents. He has won three lifetime achievement awards for the body of his work: the Margaret A. Edwards Award, the ALAN Award, and the NCTE National Intellectual Freedom Award. Chris Crutcher lives in Spokane, Washington. Klappentext Willie Weaver used to be a hero. Now he's nothing. Willie is a top athlete, the star of the legendary game against Crazy Horse Electric. Then a freak accident robs him of his once-amazing physical talents. Betrayed by his family, his girlfriend, and his own body, Willie's on the run, penniless and terrified on the streets, where he must fight to rebuild both his body and his life. Zusammenfassung Willie Weaver used to be a hero. Now he's nothing. Willie is a top athlete, the star of the legendary game against Crazy Horse Electric. Then a freak accident robs him of his once-amazing physical talents. Betrayed by his family, his girlfriend, and his own body, Willie's on the run, penniless and terrified on the streets, where he must fight to rebuild both his body and his life.

Product details

• Authors: Chris Crutcher, Crutcher Chris
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 14
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2003
• EAN: 9780060094904
• ISBN: 978-0-06-009490-4
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 181 mm x 17 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Assimilation *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Sports & Recreation / Football *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Coming of Age *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Sports & Recreation / Skateboarding *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Runaways *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Disabilities & Special Needs, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Sports & Recreation / Equestrian *