Chinese Handcuffs

Dillon is living with the painful memory of his brother''s suicide -- and the role he played in it. To keep his mind and body occupied, he trains intensely for the Ironman triathlon. But outside of practice, his life seems to be falling apart. Then Dillon finds a confidante in Jennifer, a star high school basketball player who''s hiding her own set of destructive secrets. Together, they must find the courage to confront their demons -- before it''s too late.

About the author

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.

Product details

• Authors: Chris Crutcher
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 14
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.10.2004
• EAN: 9780060598396
• ISBN: 978-0-06-059839-6
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 178 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Non-fiction book; YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Depression *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Sexual Abuse *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Sports & Recreation / Football *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Coming of Age *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Mental Illness *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Sports & Recreation / General *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Suicide *