"King of the Mild Frontier" by Chris Crutcher is a semi-autobiographical collection of essays that reflect on the author’s experiences growing up in a small town in Idaho. Through a mix of humor and poignancy, Crutcher shares stories about his childhood, family dynamics, and the challenges of adolescence, including encounters with sports, friendship, and the struggles of fitting in. The narrative also touches on deeper themes such as bullying, identity, and the impact of societal expectations. Crutcher's candid and engaging writing style invites readers to empathize with the trials and triumphs of young adulthood. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Greenwillow Books .

This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.

This book was published in 2009 by Books on Tape .

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.