I been reading all things Chris lately. He is a border-line young adult author, meaning the characters are teenagers but the content is very mature, making the books more like adult books.
I teach one of his novels, Staying Fat for Sarah Brynes. Remember, I do anythinng I can to push the envelope when it comes to reading literature. I believe if kids are exposed to it in print, they won't be as tempted to try it in "real life." That's just my theory and you certainly don't have to agree with me.
Anywho, back to Chris Crutcher. Recently, I read Sledding Hill and Whale Talk; both were totally different than his other books and from each other. I didn't care for Sledding Hill because of the take on religion. Whale Talk, on the other hand, was aout of this world! This was a book I was reading while cooking supper, giving baths, and other household chores. I would cry and be angry at the same time; I wanted the good guy to win. He does, but not in the way you'd expect.
Visit his website at www.chriscrutcher.com to find out more.
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Hi Bookworm,
Your comments on Chris Crutcher's books were very interesting. But I wanted to comment on your reaction to THE SLEDDING HILL. Why, when an author writes about ONE less than stellar Christian pastor or congregation, do readers assume it's an indictment of all religion? THE SLEDDING HILL is not about all religious people. It's about one troubled pastor and the way he misleads his flock. There are stories about misguided religious behaviors all over the Bible, not the least of which being the parable of the good samaritan. There are religious people who misstep, yes? Crutcher wrote about one of those Christians and his followers, not all religions or religious people.
Just thought I'd comment, because your blog was so thoughtful.
Kelly
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