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Chris Crutcher grew up in Cascade, Idaho, and now lives in Spokane, Washington. He is the critically acclaimed author of six novels and a collection of short stories for teenagers, all chosen as ALA Best Books. In 2000, he was awarded the American Library Association's Margaret A. Edwards Award, honoring his lifetime contribution in writing for teens. Drawing on his experience as an athlete, teacher, family therapist, and child protection specialist, he unflinchingly writes about real and often-ignored issues that face teenagers today.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This novel contains many interesting plots within 1 another., November 16, 1999

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This review is from: The Crazy Horse Electric Game (Laurel-Leaf Contemporary Fiction) (Mass Market Paperback)

"The Crazy Horse Electric Game" is the greatest novel I have ever read! I'm not the kind of person who enjoys to read, but this was a novel that kept me very interested until the end. The name seemed very funny to me at first, but once I started reading the novel, it kept getting better. I really admire the main character, Willie Weaver; he had a very special talent. It was baseball. After, Willie beats the rival team, Crazy Horse Electric, he later gets injured and is crippled for the rest of his life. After that it seems to him as the world is turning against him, so he runs away. He later faces many more dilemas. Please read this novel, you will not regret reading it!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Journey, May 27, 2005

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This review is from: The Crazy Horse Electric Game (Paperback)

Ages 13 and up. Willie Weaver is the luckiest guy on earth. He has it all going for him, he has talent, friends, and a great family. Everything is great when one day Willie has a terrible accident that leaves him crippled. Feeling awful he runs away from his home in Montana to the streets of Oakland California. In Oakland he is surrounded by thugs, pimps, and a lot of danger. The Crazy Horse Electric Game, is a great story of courage that will make you laugh and cry at the same time. This is a great book for teenagers around the globe.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Crutcher Makes A Sellout, January 24, 2001

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This review is from: The Crazy Horse Electric Game (Laurel-Leaf Contemporary Fiction) (Mass Market Paperback)

Crutcher is a genius. He wrote a fantastic story about a phenomanol sports kidnamed Willie Weaver who can't be stopped. Except by an accident of course, an accident that leaves Willie little coordination and no sports ability. His family and girlfriend abandon him so he runs away. Finally he finds a new school. He knows this is his last chance in life. This taught me to do your best in any situation and it just might pay off. I liked it because it had good imagery and it really sucked you into Chris Crutchers world of writing.

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5.0 out of 5 stars MOre good guy stories
What can I say about Crutch. I have not finished this book yet, but already my interest is being held with his compelling and real life characters. Read more

Published 20 months ago by William B. Harker

5.0 out of 5 stars Realistic and gripping...
One of the best books I've ever read. Crutcher expands on "real-life" issues, emotions, and situations that young adults experience. Read more

Published on June 19, 2008 by Omniscient1

4.0 out of 5 stars Redefining Self
Willie is a high school kid, the star of his baseball team and a town hero. His life is great and everyone is proud of him and his athletic abilities. Read more

Published on February 18, 2007 by A. Luciano

4.0 out of 5 stars QH
this book is really interesting and gets you hooked as early as the first page and doesnt let you go till the very end. Read more

Published on June 8, 2006 by Bradburys English Class

4.0 out of 5 stars Crazy Horse Electric Game
Page turning! The Crazy Horse Electric Game, by Chris Crutcher is a great book that teaches the reader a life long lesson: you may only get one chance to do something and if you... Read more

Published on April 7, 2006 by Sheralin

4.0 out of 5 stars The Crazy Horse Electric Game
Willie Weaver was an all star athlete before he was in a terrible boating accident. After the accident everything seemed to go bad for Willie, he lost his girlfriend, his parents... Read more

Published on March 17, 2006

4.0 out of 5 stars The crazy cool electric game

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The story The Crazy Horse Electric Game is a good story that teaches you a life lesson about how to not give up in what you... Read more

Published on December 9, 2005 by stripedshirt

5.0 out of 5 stars this book is really good
i read this book because i read another 1 of this authors called Whale Talk and i liked it. this book is about a boy named willie whos good at baseball but then he gets injured in... Read more

Published on September 14, 2005

3.0 out of 5 stars Overcoming the Hardships of Teenage Life
The Crazy Horse Electric Game by Chris Crutcher is a book that many readers can relate to one way or another. Read more

Published on March 14, 2005 by Michael DeCarli

3.0 out of 5 stars The Crazy Horse Electric Game
The Crazy Horse Electric Game by Chris Crutcher is a very interesting, easy to read, and well writen story. It keeps you wondering what will happen next from chapter to chapter. Read more

Published on November 17, 2004 by Jennifer Lopez

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Sometimes he remembers it as if it were unfolding in front of him this very minute, all of it; event by amazing event. Read the first page

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Big Will, Telephone Man, Crazy Horse Electric, Willie Weaver, Sal Whitworth, Coach Ivy, Johnny Rivers, Lacey Casteel, Samson Floral, San Francisco, Rose Bowl, Cane Boy, Cyril Wheat, Will Weaver, Promontory Point

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