"The Secrets of Sarah Byrnes" follows the story of two high school outcasts, Sarah Byrnes and Eric "Moby" Macey. Sarah, a girl with severe facial scars, struggles with her traumatic past while Moby, her loyal friend, grapples with his own issues. As Sarah's life begins to unravel, Moby is determined to uncover the dark secrets she harbors. Together, they confront personal demons and societal challenges, exploring themes of friendship, identity, and the impact of family. Their journey uncovers the importance of acceptance and support in facing life's adversities, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of themselves and each other. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 224 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 1996 by Pan Macmillan .

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.