Shattering glass official trailer based on the book shattering glass by gail giles. Her novel shattering glass, was an ala best of the best book, a book sense 76 selection, and a booklist top 10 mystery for youth selection. As a demonstration of power, rob decides to elevate the school outcast, dweeby simon glass, to. Youll find information about my books, some funny stuff to amuse you, some educational stuff for teachers, and a few tidbits about me. It was right around my age group and some of the problems they have, boys have my age too. Jul 09, 2012 from the authors biography on, we learn that gail giles is the author of five young adult novels. Her debut novel, shattering glass, was an ala best of the best book, a book. Borrow from a classmate, read it at the public library. Everybody picks on him, making jokes at his expense until rob haynes shows up. Shattering glass by gail giles goodreads share book. Although simon glass meets a horrible demise, readers will learn how popularity can turn anyone into monster.
Shattering glass is her poignant and funny, subtle and richly textured, always memorable, young adult debut. How to be productive at home from a remote work veteran. A novel usually consists of a long rising action, then a climactic scene that bring the conflict to a confrontation, followed by a final section that resolves it all. Gail giles has a firm grasp of high school cliquesand of high school as a dangerous place. Best books for young adults selection and quick pick for reluctant readers selection, american library association ala, both 2003, both for shattering glass. Shattering glass and dead girls dont write letters. She aims to write books about social issues that connect with a teen audience in a realistic way. Gail giles books list of books by author gail giles thriftbooks. Simon glass was easy to hatei guess, really we each hated him for a different reason, but we didnt realize it until the day we killed him. The book is owned by gail giles and this was made as an english project for mr. May 12, 2010 you can buy it online but not read it online for free. A character that exists in the novel, shattering glass by gail giles. If you live outside of the united states, you can call me over skype. A native texan, gail has lived in chicago and alaska.
Shattering glass by gail giles 2015, paperback for sale. I guess, really we each hated him for a different reason, but we didnt realize it. Rob, the leader of the group moved to town a year ago and imediately became the most popular kid in school. Business publishing industry library and information science. Each chapter starts out with a quote from someone involved in the story. Shattering glass was the best book i have ever read for many reasons. This a presentation of shattering glass by gail giles. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library.
She implements excerpts from the people in the lives of the main characters and their thoughts on the tragedy that took place. A grimly comic debut novel revisits the dark hell of highschool cliques. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Buy this book in this suspenseful, disturbing debut novel, a. I read the book a few years ago before i graduated high school and it is one of the best books i have ever read in my life and i highly recommend it to everyone i know, as well. Shattering glass by gail giles overdrive rakuten overdrive. Simon glass was easy to hatei guess, really we each hated hi. Shattering glass by giles, gail and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Shattering glass by gail giles about the book simon glass was easy to hate. This book is a quick read, and leaves the readers intrigued at the end of.
Since ansleys vocabulary was as limited as his imagination, his habit was calling anyone in target range faggot. Rob and i looked up to see simon glass bumbling his way between tables. About the author gail giles has written many acclaimed ya novels, including shattering glass and dead girls dont write letters. Where can i find quotes from the book shattering glass by. Rob, the leader, is insistent on controlling everything and making sure everything goes according to plan. Teaching climate change in this increasingly challenging time. Themes include leadership, loyaltybetrayal, peer pressure, and trust. Rob, a transfer student with charisma to spare, immediately becomes the undisputed leader of. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Shattering glass the thrilling teen fiction book, shattering glass was written by gail giles, with the book being her debut novel in which it was awarded an ala best of the best book, a book sense 76 selection, and a booklist top 10 mystery for youth selection. Nov 01, 2011 shattering glass book trailer lis 9364. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. When the normal teenager reads this it seems like they can relate to at least on of the characters in the book. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Her debut novel, shattering glass, was an ala best of the best book, a book sense 76 selection, and a booklist top 10 mystery for youth selection. I guess, really we each hated him for a different reason, but we didnt realize it until the day we killed him. Shattering glass, by gail giles, is a 2002 young adult novel that tells the story of how high school senior simon glass went from school geek to popular kid to murdered over the course of a school year. Gail giles uses several different authorial techniques in shattering glass. She has won several awards for her work, including the an ala best of the best book. I couldnt stop reading i had to know what happened next.
Shattering glass literature guide learning to give. Rob haynes tyler yake young steward connor bright simon glass cody. Shattering glass study questions all chapters by kristine. Shattering glass 9780689858000 by gail giles and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The ruling posse at brazosvale high includes the usual suspects.
Shattering glass is a suspenseful novel written by gail giles about the murder of a high school senior named simon glass. I thought the little snipits of interviews at the beginning of each chapter, giving the reader a little foreshadowing of how things play out, was a nice touch although the ending its self felt a bit unfinished. This was an awesome book because it really related to me. The following quotes are from the book shattering glass they each deal with inequalities and bullying. Being fat and a nerd, he is at the bottom of the popularity. The fact that simon glass didnt consider me a threat ran up my spine and burrowed into the bass of my skull like a gnawing animal giles 195. See all books authored by gail giles, including right behind you, and shattering glass, and more on. Mar 01, 2002 i read the book shattering glass by gail giles. Gail giles is an american writer of young adult fiction. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading.
What is there about the way this novel is structured that makes this possible. Gail giles this guide was written by teens for teens to accompany the reading of this resilience literature. The book starts out by telling you that the 4 main characters murdered a kid and then throughout the book give you hints to what happened. Author gail giless complete list of books and series in order, with the latest.
What is a summary of shattering glass by gail giles. If the author wants to give the book away for free, but for someone to make an illegal copy and give you would deprive her of a sale. Im not much of a reader which was why i pick the shortest book. She is now living back in texas with her husband, two dogs, and three cats. Gail giles has written two other acclaimed ya novels. The book is narrated by a straighta student named young steward.
Shattering glass, by gail giles, relays the tale of a group of popular boys who decide to take an outcast, simon glass, under their wing and turn him into prince charming. Fat, clumsy simon glass is a nerd, a loser who occupies the lowest rung on the high school social ladder. I guess, really, we each hated him for a different reason, but we didnt realize it until the day we killed him. See all books authored by gail giles, including what happened to cass mcbride. This novel is great for struggling or reluctant adolescent readers. Rob tensed visibly every time, and i knew that one day hed take lance down. There is no mistaking how this book is going to end. Clumsy and awkward, hes a loser who occupies the lowest rung of the high school social ladder. The very first paragraph on the very first page tells you exactly what is going to happen. Gail giles has written many acclaimed ya novels, including shattering glass and dead girls dont write letters. Shattering glass, a novel by gail giles, is a book about simon glass, and about how he is the most mistreated kid at bvale high school. Sep 01, 2003 although gail giles didnt completely win me over with shattering glass, it was a decent read and with strong pacing. Giles does this in order to foreshadow the outcome of the novel. Keep students engaged with over 1 readytoprint study questions for the novel shattering glass by gail giles.
This book is about a group of four friends who decide to take a highschool geek, simon glass, under there wing and turn him into class favorite. You can connect to my blog and link to other author sites. I never knew exactly why, there was just too much to pick from. Jul 22, 2008 where can i find quotes from the book shattering glass by gail giles. Gail giles books list of books by author gail giles. Buy shattering glass by gail giles from waterstones today. That would be stealing from gail giles, the author. You wont find out how old i am or how much i weigh. The novel, shattering glass by gail giles discusses many problems of todays youth, especially concerning parenting. Hes one of the most popular boys in simons school, but only because hes a close friend of the even more popular and charismatic rob haynes. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Shattering glass is an awsome edge of your seat read.
I never knew exactly why, there was too much to pick from. The end of shattering glass book by gail giles youtube. Jan 20, 2010 the end of shattering glass book by gail giles rundancedraw. Shattering glass summary and study guide supersummary. In shattering glass, gail giles end the book immediately after the climactic scene. Although gail giles didnt completely win me over with shattering glass, it was a decent read and with strong pacing. In the young adult novel shattering glass by gail giles, nerdy outcast simon becomes one of the popular kids at school after clique leader rob decides to take him on as a special project and. Shattering glass by gail giles 2003, paperback for sale. From its powerful opening to its tensionfilled ending, this compelling novel will pull you. Gail giles born september 24 in galveston, texas is an american writer of young adult fiction.
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