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Loading... Deadline (original 2007; edition 2007)by Chris Crutcher
Work InformationDeadline by Chris Crutcher (2007)
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Ben is looking forward to his senior year of high school when he is diagnosed with a lethal form of cancer. Since he is 18, he convinces his doctors not to tell his parents so he can live his last year as he chooses. Ben, who has always been a cross country guy, decides to play football; talk to the girl of his dreams; and harass his social studies teacher. Palmyra high school students would recognize this harassment as something Mr. Smyser would do in student form. This book is for students who want the courage to try new things. Ben is an inspiration in spite of his circumstances. no reviews | add a review
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Given the medical diagnosis of one year to live, high school senior Ben Wolf decides to fulfill his greatest fantasies, ponders his life's purpose and legacy, and converses through dreams with a spiritual guide known as "Hey-Soos." No library descriptions found.
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There is also some side exposition about school curriculum, particularly in history and civics, that just now is in the news and general awareness. (Book was published in 2007.)
This is my first exposure to Crutcher, but I will read him again.
Also pleased to see the publisher, Greenwillow Books, still with the excellence I remember from when my kids were small. ( )