"The Crazy Horse Electric Game" by Chris Crutcher follows the journey of a teenager named Will Logan, a talented athlete whose life takes a turn after a tragic incident during a football game. Struggling with depression and feelings of isolation, Will finds himself confronting his fears and grappling with the consequences of his actions. As he navigates the complexities of family relationships and seeks solace in the game he loves, Will ultimately learns about courage, redemption, and the importance of friendship. The story delves into themes of healing and self-discovery in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Laurel-Leaf Contemporary Fiction .

This book is aimed at children at US 8th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 14 years.

There are 304 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2009 by Greenwillow Books .

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.