The Sledding Hill
The Sledding Hill by Chris Crutcher, published by Greenwillow Books on May 10, 2005, is a children’s fiction work that explores themes of friendship and the afterlife. The narrative centers around Billy Bartholomew, who, despite being deceased, maintains a connection with his living friend Eddie Proffit. Their bond is tested as they navigate the challenges of life and death, with Billy’s spirit guiding Eddie in his quest to regain control of his life.
Readers will find a unique perspective on the concepts of death and future life as the story unfolds on the sledding hill, a significant location from their past. The book addresses issues such as censorship and the experiences within schools, all while maintaining a focus on the enduring friendship between the two boys. With 240 pages, this edition presents a thought-provoking exploration of life’s complexities through the lens of childhood experiences.
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Billy Bartholomew has an audacious soul, and he knows it. Why? Because it’s all he has left. He’s dead.
Eddie Proffit has an equally audacious soul, but he doesn’t know it. He’s still alive.
These days, Billy and Eddie meet on the sledding hill, where they used to spend countless hours — until Billy kicked a stack of Sheetrock over on himself, breaking his neck and effectively hitting tilt on his Earthgame. The two were inseparable friends. They still are. And Billy is not about to let a little thing like death stop him from hanging in there with Eddie in his epic struggle to get his life back on track.
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