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Chris Crutcher


 

Chris Crutcher is a Young Adult author. He lives in Spokane, Washington, and many of his books and stories are set in Washington and Idaho.

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His books include Whale Talk, Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes, Ironman, King of the Mild Frontier, The Sledding Hill, Chinese Handcuffs, Athletic Shorts, Stotan!, and Running Loose.

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His work is often criticized by people who object to his themes and language. He defends his work by arguing the importance of writing in the teen's own vernacular.

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