Description
Seventh-grader John “Crash” Coogan is a talented, aggressive athlete whose confidence and competitive drive often make him a bully—especially toward the gentle, earnest Penn Webb. As Crash navigates school rivalries, family pressures, and the uncertainty of growing up, his friendship with Penn gradually challenges his assumptions about strength, success, and compassion. Through sports and personal setbacks, he begins to recognize the impact of his choices and discovers that true victory may have little to do with winning. With humor, warmth, and keen psychological insight, this coming-of-age novel explores bullying, friendship, family, empathy, and the possibility of change.
Available Editions
paperback
FollettBound
Published Jan 1, 2000
162 pages
ISBN: 9780329030490
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Details
First Published
1996
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Crash by Jerry Spinelli.