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About the Book
After being diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia, 18-year-old Ben Wolf elects to forgo treatment and keep his illness secret from his family and friends in an attempt to have a "normal" senior year at his small Idaho high school. He doesn’t reveal his condition to his parents, his brother, Cody, or his stunning crush, Dallas Suzuki. Free from long-term consequences, he connects with his crush, frustrates his biased U.S. Government teacher, and tries out for football. Events lead Ben far from his plan to live normally. On his way to death, Ben learns about life, relationships, and the truth. Crutcher brings his signature blend of sports action and human emotion to this powerful novel. Emotionally spare but deeply touching, the relationship between Ben and his brother will resonate with many readers, while others may find the several strong father figures comforting. Cited Resources: Harper Collins Content Guide for Deadline BY Chris Crutcher; LitTunes “Fragility of Life” Lesson Plan by Dr. Christian Z. Goering
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