Full Tilt

by Neal Shusterman

About Neal Shusterman• Born in 1962; grew up in Brooklyn, New York.• High school: American School of Mexico City.• College: University of California, Irvine – He was on the swim team and wrote a successful

humor column.– Majored in psychology and theater.

• Within a year of graduating, he had his first book deal and was hired to write a movie script.

• Currently lives in California and has 4 children.

Books

Full Tilt• Characters: – Blake – protagonist– Quinn – Blake’s brother– Maggie – Blake’s friend and Russ’ girlfriend– Russ – Blake’s friend and Maggie’s boyfriend.– Cassandra – in charge of the amusement

park

Full Tilt• Setting: An amusement park in current

time.

Full Tilt Assignments• Full Tilt Packet: DUE Wednesday,

March 9–Chapter Explanations–Plot– Figures of Speech

• Full Tilt Setting Project: –TBA