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Athletic Shorts: Six Short Stories , Crutcher, Chris
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780060507831
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0060507837
ISBN-13
9780060507831
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2314927
Product Key Features
Book Title
Athletic Shorts : Six Short Stories
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2002
Topic
General, Short Stories
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
4.7 Oz
Item Length
7.5 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
Reviews
Crutcher knows teen issues and how kids think and talk...he mixes poignancy and humor in just the right proportion to keep readers involved., A winning collection of stories...will speak to YAs, touch them deeply and introduce them to characters they'll want to know better., If the stereotype of the 'bonehead jock' is ever to be defeated, it will be at Crutcher's hands. Compelling enough to engage even the most sedentary readers., "A winning collection of stories...will speak to YAs, touch them deeply and introduce them to characters they'll want to know better." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "The characterizations are powerfully drawn, and the dialogue is quick and scorching." -- The Horn Book (starred review) "If the stereotype of the 'bonehead jock' is ever to be defeated, it will be at Crutcher's hands. Compelling enough to engage even the most sedentary readers." -- Publishers Weekly "An involving group of stories...thought-provoking and discussable." -- Kirkus "Crutcher knows teen issues and how kids think and talk...he mixes poignancy and humor in just the right proportion to keep readers involved." -- ALA Booklist "If the stereotype of the 'bonehead jock' is ever to be defeated, it will be at Crutcher's hands...compelling enough to engage even the most sedentary readers." -- Publishers Weekly
Grade From
Eighth Grade
Dewey Decimal
808.8
Synopsis
These six stories from acclaimed author Chris Crutcher are about athletes, but are not simply sports stories. Here he presents characters from some of his best-loved novels, as well as creating some unforgettable new personalities, in tales of love, death, bigotry, heroism, and coming of age. Ages 11+
LC Classification Number
PZ7.C89
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- 1***g (36)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseOnly one page was colored on, so "gently used" was a good way to describe this book. The quality is great. It was a really good price. It has no rips, torn pages, even the cover is like new, the appearance is better than described. The seller had good communication. Item arrived in a timely manner and was packaged well. I would buy from this seller again.
- h***e (202)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat communication and quick shipping. I felt that the appearance of the item matched the description. Arrived in great condition and for a good value. This seller sells books of the highest quality for used market and I think the quality of the item that they sent is unmatched. Arrived with no bent pages and has the appearance of a new book. Thank you! Will buy from again!
- _***c (562)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseReally great seller. I love that you wrap the books in plastic before putting in the bag! All four books arrived in the condition described. Very happy! Prices are great too!
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- 19 Sep, 2023
Great book!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books
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