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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.
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