Chris Crutcher's Whale Talk is a novel of heartbreak, guilt, prejudice, winning, losing, and--above all--acceptance.

"Truly exceptional."--The Washington Post

"Compulsively readable."--Kirkus Reviews

"Crutcher is at his darkest but also his funniest."--VOYA

"Chris Crutcher knows his stuff."--The Horn Book

"This book should be required reading for every freak, geek, and jock living the American dream/nightmare of high school."--Collette Morgan, Wild Rumpus Books

One of the ALA's Top Five Most Challenged Books in 2005

A Publishers Weekly Best Book

An ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults

An ALA Popular Paperback for Young Adults

A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age

A Teenreads.com Best Book

A Texas Library Association Tayshas High School Reading List Selection

Winner of the Washington State Book Award

Winner of the Parent's Guide to Children's Media Award