Super Short Summary

In The Sledding Hill by Chris Crutcher, two freak accidents claim Eddie Proffit's father and best friend, Billy Bartholomew. Billy's ghost supports Eddie, who becomes mute, through his grief. Eddie enrolls in a class where a controversial book by Chris Crutcher is assigned. The book gets banned, leading Eddie to find his voice to defend it at a school board meeting. Censorship and personal growth are central themes. This book discusses death, grief, suicide, and self-harm.