Books by Chris Crutcher

Chris Crutcher writes middle grade and young adult for ages 12–18, exploring themes of school life, self-confidence & identity, resilience & perseverance.

Standalone Books

Running Loose

Chris Crutcher

For teens navigating the complexities of high school, this book explores a senior's journey through sportsmanship, love,

Ages 14–18

Stotan!

Chris Crutcher

Four swimmers face a brutal four-hour-a-day training test. Stotan Week pushes their bodies to the limit and forces them

Ages 13–18

Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes

Chris Crutcher

For teens grappling with intense friendships and heavy life questions, this novel explores identity, faith, and the dept

Ages 14–18

Whale Talk

Chris Crutcher

For teens seeking belonging and justice, this powerful story brings together a motley crew of outsiders who find strengt

Ages 14–17

King of the Mild Frontier: An Ill-Advised Autobiography

Chris Crutcher

Chris Crutcher shares the messy, funny, and honest reality of growing up in Idaho and finding his voice as a writer in t

Ages 12–18

The Sledding Hill

Chris Crutcher

For a child processing deep grief or facing community challenges, this story offers a poignant look at loss, loyalty, an

Ages 12–16

Angry Management

Chris Crutcher

For the teenager grappling with deep-seated resentment or past trauma, these stories offer a raw, honest look at finding

Ages 14–18