Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes;

Called a €œmasterpiece€ in a starred review from School Library Journal, award-winning author Chris Crutcher€s acclaimed Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes is an enduring classic.

This bestselling novel is about love, loyalty, and friendship in the face of adversity. €œSuperb plotting, extraordinary characters, and cracking narrative make this novel unforgettable.€€"Publishers Weekly  

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.

€œOnce 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."€"ALAN Review

An American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults