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Full Tilt by Neal Shusterman

About Neal ShustermanNeal 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