Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes
(Adobe EPUB eBook, Kindle Book, OverDrive Read)
Called a "masterpiece" 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. "Superb 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.
"Once 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
If you are having problem transferring a title to your device, please fill out this support form or visit the library so we can help you to use our eBooks and eAudio Books.
Level 5.2, 9 Points
Chris Crutcher. (2009). Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes. HarperCollins.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Chris Crutcher. 2009. Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes. HarperCollins.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Chris Crutcher, Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes. HarperCollins, 2009.
MLA Citation (style guide)Chris Crutcher. Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes. HarperCollins, 2009.
| Library | Owned | Available |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Digital Collection | 1 | 1 |
| East Hampton Public Library | 0 | 0 |
OverDrive Product Record
- images
- cover:
- href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-100/0293-1/{A11D9FDB-A039-4D12-A2A8-FD0DE694141B}IMG100.JPG
- type: image/jpeg
- thumbnail:
- href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-200/0293-1/{A11D9FDB-A039-4D12-A2A8-FD0DE694141B}IMG200.JPG
- type: image/jpeg
- cover150Wide:
- href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-150/0293-1/{A11D9FDB-A039-4D12-A2A8-FD0DE694141B}IMG150.JPG
- type: image/jpeg
- cover300Wide:
- href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-400/0293-1/{A11D9FDB-A039-4D12-A2A8-FD0DE694141B}IMG400.JPG
- type: image/jpeg
- cover:
- formats
- identifiers:
- type: ISBN
- value: 9780061968501
- name: Adobe EPUB eBook
- id: ebook-epub-adobe
- identifiers:
- identifiers:
- type: ASIN
- value: B002OMZTXU
- name: Kindle Book
- id: ebook-kindle
- identifiers:
- identifiers:
- type: ISBN
- value: 9780061968501
- name: OverDrive Read
- id: ebook-overdrive
- identifiers:
- otherFormatIdentifiers
- type: ISBN
- value: 9780060094898
- mediaType
- eBook
- primaryCreator
- role: Author
- name: Chris Crutcher
- title
- Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes
- dateAdded
- 2020-12-14T14:06:23.74Z
- contentDetails
- href: https://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=242&titleID=267195
- type: text/html
- account:
- name: LION: Libraries Online (CT)
- id: 1354
- sortTitle
- Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes
- crossRefId
- 267195
- id
- A11D9FDB-A039-4D12-A2A8-FD0DE694141B
- starRating
- 4.2
OverDrive MetaData
- interestLevel
- UG
- isPublicDomain
- False
- formats
- fileName: StayingFatforSarahBy_9780061968501_267195
- partCount: 0
- fileSize: 1256745
- identifiers:
- type: ISBN
- value: 9780061968501
- rights:
- type: Copying
- value: 0
- type: Printing
- value: 0
- type: Lending
- value: 0
- type: ReadAloud
- value: 1
- type: ExpirationRights
- value: 0
- name: Adobe EPUB eBook
- isReadAlong: False
- id: ebook-epub-adobe
- onSaleDate: 9/22/2009
- samples:
- source: From the book
- formatType: ebook-epub-adobe
- url: https://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-410/0293-1/A11/D9F/DB/StayingFatforSarahByrnes9780061968501.epub
- source: From the book
- formatType: ebook-overdrive
- url: https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=A11D9FDB-A039-4D12-A2A8-FD0DE694141B&.epub-sample.overdrive.com
- fileName: StayingFatforSarahBy_267195
- partCount: 0
- fileSize: 0
- identifiers:
- type: ASIN
- value: B002OMZTXU
- name: Kindle Book
- isReadAlong: False
- id: ebook-kindle
- onSaleDate: 9/22/2009
- samples:
- source: From the book
- formatType: ebook-epub-adobe
- url: https://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-410/0293-1/A11/D9F/DB/StayingFatforSarahByrnes9780061968501.epub
- source: From the book
- formatType: ebook-overdrive
- url: https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=A11D9FDB-A039-4D12-A2A8-FD0DE694141B&.epub-sample.overdrive.com
- fileName: StayingFatforSarahBy_9780061968501_267195
- partCount: 0
- fileSize: 0
- identifiers:
- type: ISBN
- value: 9780061968501
- name: OverDrive Read
- isReadAlong: False
- id: ebook-overdrive
- onSaleDate: 9/22/2009
- samples:
- source: From the book
- formatType: ebook-epub-adobe
- url: https://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-410/0293-1/A11/D9F/DB/StayingFatforSarahByrnes9780061968501.epub
- source: From the book
- formatType: ebook-overdrive
- url: https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=A11D9FDB-A039-4D12-A2A8-FD0DE694141B&.epub-sample.overdrive.com
- creators
- role: Author
- fileAs: Crutcher, Chris
- bioText:
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.
- name: Chris Crutcher
- imprint
- Greenwillow Books
- publishDate
- 2009-09-22T00:00:00-04:00
- isOwnedByCollections
- True
- title
- Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes
- fullDescription
Called a "masterpiece" 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. "Superb 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.
"Once 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
- gradeLevels
- value: Grade 4
- value: Grade 5
- popularity
- 393
- links
- self:
- href: https://api.overdrive.com/v1/collections/v1L1BPQEAAA20/products/a11d9fdb-a039-4d12-a2a8-fd0de694141b/metadata
- type: application/vnd.overdrive.api+json
- self:
- id
- a11d9fdb-a039-4d12-a2a8-fd0de694141b
- starRating
- 4.1
- images
- cover:
- href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-100/0293-1/{A11D9FDB-A039-4D12-A2A8-FD0DE694141B}IMG100.JPG
- type: image/jpeg
- thumbnail:
- href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-200/0293-1/{A11D9FDB-A039-4D12-A2A8-FD0DE694141B}IMG200.JPG
- type: image/jpeg
- cover150Wide:
- href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-150/0293-1/{A11D9FDB-A039-4D12-A2A8-FD0DE694141B}IMG150.JPG
- type: image/jpeg
- cover300Wide:
- href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-400/0293-1/{A11D9FDB-A039-4D12-A2A8-FD0DE694141B}IMG400.JPG
- type: image/jpeg
- cover:
- isPublicPerformanceAllowed
- False
- languages
- code: en
- name: English
- subjects
- value: Young Adult Fiction
- value: Young Adult Literature
- publishDateText
- 09/22/2009
- otherFormatIdentifiers
- type: ISBN
- value: 9780062687746
- mediaType
- eBook
- shortDescription
Called a "masterpiece" 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. "Superb 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.
"Once again, Chris Crutcher plunges his readers into life's tough issues within a compelling story filled with human compassion . . . with his...
- sortTitle
- Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes
- lexileScore
- 850
- crossRefId
- 267195
- publisher
- HarperCollins
- atos
- 5.2
- bisacCodes
- code: YAF058120
- description: Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship
- code: YAF058170
- description: Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Physical & Emotional Abuse
