Search - Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes

Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes
Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes
Author: Chris Crutcher
Sarah Byrnes and Eric have been friends for years. When they were children, his fat and her terrible scars made them both outcasts. Later, although swimming slimmed Eric, she stayed his closest friend. Now Sarah Byrnes -- the smartest, toughest person Eric has ever known -- sits silent in a hospital. Eric must uncover the terrible secret she's...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780440219064
ISBN-10: 044021906X
Publication Date: 2/1/1995
Pages: 224
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating:
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 13

4.2 stars, based on 13 ratings
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review
Similar books to this author and title:
Members who requested this book also requested:

Top Member Book Reviews

  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
reviewed Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes on + 158 more book reviews
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
I've quit reading YA because I thought I was too old, but this book, simultaneously powerful, horrific, predictable, and full of surprises, proved me wrong.

A moving, powerful (did I say that already?) novel that everyone can relate to while no one can say, "hey, that's MY story."
  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
reviewed Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes on + 80 more book reviews
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I love happy endings. I love, love, love authentic happy endings that are only reached after adequate difficulty and heartbreak. Crutcher's books are always full of all three.

Please Log in to Rate these Book Reviews

  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
reviewed Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes on + 31 more book reviews
Interesting book, but a great read!
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
reviewed Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes on + 35 more book reviews
excellent for teens I would say 16 and up


Genres: