Running Loose: Amazon.ca: Chris Crutcher: Books

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In this first novel, a boy's senior year in high school goes awry when he's kicked off the football team for taking a stand against the coach, and his girlfriend is killed in a car accident. PW found this "a tightly plotted, compelling talecompassionate, funny and sensitive."
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"The book raises important issues for adolescents to consider." -- School Library Journal --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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The year started out pretty smooth. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars A VOICE OF COMFORT, Aug 19 2000

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This review is from: Running Loose (Paperback)

Poor Louie has a lot to contend with, including being the victim of a false accusation. Not to fear, folks -- Louie rises above his obstacles in a totally plausible, realistic and very sympathetic fashion.

Chris Crutcher followers will not be disappointed. The author tackles with sensitive, adult themed issues head on in a very intelligent and forthright fashion. He compliments the intelligence of his readers and he does not soften his tone for anyone, to his credit. Chris Crutcher is a truly outstanding, high caliber, first rate author. I wish I could rate this one more stars.

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4.0 out of 5 stars sms student, Oct 19 2003

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This review is from: Running Loose (Paperback)

Running Loose, by Chris Crutcher was a great read. It was about a high school boy who is faced with some very tough decisions. His senior year starts out great. He's got a starting sport on the varsity football team, and the girl of his dreams, Becky. Then tragedy strikes. He is kicked off the football team for standing up to the coach. Also Becky gets killed in a car crash. Louie gets help from and support from his parents. Crutcher tried to get across in the story that Louie is an average kid faced with difficult decisions. This book is worth reading if your older than 13 because of different parts in the book. It would not be good for someone in elementary school.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Saved by the Mile, Mar 14 2003

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In the book "Running Loose", a high school boy made a stupid decision that could have messed up the rest of his senior year. Fortunately, he found a sport that helped him to clear his mind. This sport turned out to be the best thing for him.
Overall, I thought this book was pretty good. The only thing that concerned me was that the author, Chris Crutcher, didn't quite make it clear who all of the characters were. This book might be just a little mature for sixth and seventh graders. This isn't such a great book for elementary students. I also thought this book had some really funny parts in it. Out of five stars, I would rate this book a 4.

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1.0 out of 5 stars this stinks
this book absolutly stunk like a skunk. it had no plot and was very boring. Just kidding this book was amazing filled with fun laughter and lessons. I couldn't put it down. not.

Published on Mar 17 2004 by Tom Switsinheimer

4.0 out of 5 stars Running Loose
The book Running Loose by Chris Crutcher is the story of Louie Banks' senior year in high school. I think that this book was very well-written. Read more

Published on Jun 10 2002