Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes

Firefly & Fern Summary

Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes is a compelling story about Eric, a high school wrestler who has deliberately remained overweight to maintain a childhood pact of solidarity with his best friend Sarah, who suffers from severe burn scars. When Sarah stops speaking and becomes hospitalized, Eric must confront difficult questions about friendship, identity, and what it truly means to support someone we love. Through humor and heart, Crutcher explores how we define ourselves and the courage it takes to face our own truths.