King of the Mild Frontier: An Ill-Advised Autobiography
Gr 8 Up-Crutcher was an awkward youngster, always chosen last for sports and the object of constant ridicule. While episodes of his life are often laugh-out-loud funny, Crutcher explores some of the more painful elements of his childhood. These include his mother's alcoholism, his uncontrollable temper, and strained family relationships. Audio version available from Listening Library.α(c) Copyright 2013.  Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc.  No redistribution permitted.