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Deadline

Chris Crutcher
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45 pages • 1 hour read

Chris Crutcher

Deadline

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007

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    Reviews & Readership

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    Review Roundup

    Deadline by Chris Crutcher has garnered mixed reviews. Positive insights highlight its emotional depth, engaging characters, and thought-provoking themes. Negative comments mention a somewhat predictable plot and occasional heavy-handedness in its messaging. Overall, the novel is praised for tackling serious issues with sensitivity and authenticity, making it a compelling teen read.

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    Who Should Read Deadline?

    Readers who would enjoy Chris Crutcher's Deadline are typically young adults who appreciate emotionally charged, thought-provoking narratives about life's challenges. Fans of works like John Green's The Fault in Our Stars and Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why will find similar themes of life, death, and personal growth compelling in Deadline.

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    Reading Age

    14-18years

    Lexile Level

    820L

    Book Details

    Genre
    Realistic Fiction
    Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
    Modern Classic Fiction
    Topics
    Sports
    Grief / Death
    Themes
    Life/Time: Mortality & Death
    Emotions/Behavior: Courage
    Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance