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Chris Crutcher, author of young adult novels such as 'Ironman' and 'Whale Talk,' as well as short stories, tells of growing up in Cascade, Idaho, and becoming a writer.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Chris Crutcher
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