"The Sledding Hill" by Chris Crutcher follows the story of a high school student named Eddie who grapples with the loss of his father and the challenges of adolescence. Set in a small town, Eddie finds solace in his passion for literature and the camaraderie of his friends, including the quirky and insightful group of misfits around him. As the story unfolds, Eddie confronts issues of grief, bullying, and the power of friendship while navigating the complexities of growing up. With humor and heart, Crutcher explores themes of loss, identity, and the impact of community. [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 Thorndike Literacy Bridge .

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

This book has been graded for interest at 13 years.

There are 256 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.