Shattering glass book by gail giles audiobook

This boy named duncan finds his journal that has all these journal entries in it. 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. Shattering glass by gail giles book cover, description, publication history. A native texan, gail has lived in chicago and alaska. Shattering glass downloadable audiobook the seattle. I never knew exactly why, there was too much to pick from. Shattering glass i couldnt get into and, while i remember reading playing in traffic, i dont remember much about it. Download the simone glass audiobook series and listen anywhere, anytime on your iphone, android or windows device.

Gail giles this guide was written by teens for teens to accompany the reading of this resilience literature. Scandalsheet cub reporter simone glass has posed as a caterwaiter at a gala benefit, eavesdropped from a dumpster, and sneaked onto the set of the hottest new tv series. Its an edgy book, and theres some bad language and mature situations, but its an excellent pick for reluctant readers. The titles appearing here have been selected from the past two years of. I guess, really we each hated him for a different reason, but we didnt realize it until the day we killed him. When rob, the charismatic leader of the senior class, turns the school nerd into prince charming, his actions lead to unexpected violence. He was the 2003 recipient of the national book foundations medal for distinguished contribution to american letters. Shattering glass by gail giles why did you choose this book.

Jun 07, 2012 shattering glass official trailer based on the book shattering glass by gail giles. Giles put a quote from different characters from the book before each chapter. She is now living back in texas with her husband, two dogs, and three cats. I love my pets, country music, concerts, roller coasters, traveling, reading, and new adventures.

Shattering glass by gail giles overdrive rakuten overdrive. Shattering glass is a suspenseful novel written by gail giles about the murder of a high school senior named simon glass. Audiobook excerpt narrated by scott brick created by books on tape listening library. Shattering glass and dead girls dont write letters. There were parts that i didnt really care for and it seemed like it dragged parts on and making things that werent really a big deal seem like it was a. The ruling posse at brazosvale high includes the usual suspects. Shattering glass by gail giles about the book simon glass was easy to hate. Giles is also the author of other wellreceived novels for middlegraders and young adults, including breath of the dragon, dead girls dont write letters, and playing in traffic. Gail giles born september 24 in galveston, texas is an american writer of young adult fiction. Shattering glass literature guide learning to give. Gail giles has written two other acclaimed ya novels. 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. Bullitt county public library bullitt county public.

Audio book on cds shattering glass gail giles young adult. Business communication in english, written dagvaktin algorithmen 1, ss2016. Guilty of the worst crime on his ward, kip is the most civilized and intelligent child there, and at, he is freed. Shattering glass is her poignant and funny, subtle and richly textured, always memorable, young adult debut.

I guess, really, we each hated him for a different reason, but we didnt realize it. She aims to write books about social issues that connect with a teen audience in a realistic way. I guess, really, we each hated him for a different reason, but we didnt realize it until the day we killed him. A grimly comic debut novel revisits the dark hell of highschool cliques. 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. As a demonstration of power, rob decides to elevate the school outcast, dweeby simon glass, to. Buy this book in this suspenseful, disturbing debut novel, a. It has a cheesy element, but its still a good book. Shattering glass audiobook free shattering glass free books. I had a few sophomore english classes, so i decided on shattering glass by gail giles. Girlslikeusso, while it was nice to enjoy a gail giles book again and im looking forward to girls like us coming out later this month, there were things that didnt ring true. When kip was nine, he set bobby clarke on fire and then spent the next four years in a mental ward for dangerous juveniles. 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 propel him into the limelight.

The theme of the book is how the abuse of power can lead to devastating consequences. Thus begins gail giless 2002 novel shattering glass, a cautionary tale about. Simon glass was easy to hatei guess, really we each hated hi. See all books authored by gail giles, including right behind you, and shattering glass, and more on. I tried my first read aloud while student teaching. Fat, clumsy simon glass is a nerd, a loser who occupies the lowest rung on the high. Shattering glass book by gail giles 8 available editions. Scott brick when rob, the charismatic leader of the senior class, turns the school nerd into prince charming, his actions lead to unexpected violence. Fat, clumsy simon glass is a nerd, a loser who occupies the lowest rung on the high school social ladder. Borrow sample click here to view audiobook details for shattering glass by gail giles. Shattering glass deschutes public library overdrive. Gail giles has a firm grasp of high school cliquesand of high school as a dangerous place. This was an awesome book because it really related to me.

Needful things navy general library program downloadable. Scott brick an attempt to turn the high school class nerd into prince charming backfires and leads to violence and death. Share shattering glass click here to view audiobook details for shattering glass by gail giles more. Shattering glass sacramento public library overdrive. Gail giles is the author of several books for young adults, including shattering glass, what happened to cass mcbride. This book is about a serial killer that is on the loose and stalks women. A native of texas who has also done time in chicago and alaska, gail giles is the author of several acclaimed books for young adults, including shattering glass, dead girls dont write letters, playing in traffic, whatever happened to cass mcbride. Shattering glass essaysshattering glass by gail giles is a very suspenseful and disturbing look at what it takes to be popular. Bullitt county public library bullitt county public schools. Mandatory summer readingincoming ninth grade freshmen. I chose shattering glass by gail giles as my summer reading book.

Shattering glass is a dark, suspenseful, comingofage story that propels readers through a tangled and twisted plot toward an unexpected ending. Fat, clumsy simon glass is a nerd, a loser who occupies the lowest rung on the. Gail giles books list of books by author gail giles. Although gail giles didnt completely win me over with shattering glass, it was a decent read and with strong pacing. Checkout now shattering glass, downloadable audiobook by giles, gail. 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. Audio book on cds ella enchanted gail carson levine. Im not much of a reader which was why i pick the shortest book. Shattering glass was the best book i have ever read for many reasons. In chapter one, it starts off by saying i guess, really, we each hated him for a different reason, but we didnt realize it until the day we killed him. Shattering glass has 8 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. It was a very interesting book and i liked it for the most part. Buy shattering glass by gail giles online at alibris.

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 official trailer based on the book shattering glass by gail giles. Dec 27, 2016 this is the story of what happens when rob decides to take the class nerd, simon glass, and remake him into a popular kid using master manipulation techniques. The book is narrated by a straighta student named young steward. In a new place with a new name, kip can start afresh, but hell never succeed in a normal life if he doesnt learn to manage the crushing guilt of his. She loves pets, chocolate, good movies, good books, and. Girls like us by gail giles click here to download read online book award winner. Gail giles biography personal, addresses, career, honors. Very much the same kind of book as shattering glass by gail giles. Sometimes a book goes temporarily out of print and sometimes no audio version has ever been. But how many lies and betrayals can simone live with especially if they lead to murder.

Shattering glass by gail giles goodreads share book. It was right around my age group and some of the problems they have, boys have my age too. Youll find information about my books, some funny stuff to amuse you, some educational stuff for teachers, and a few tidbits about me. All copies in use view details view details for shattering glass, book, all copies in use holds. There are many reasons why a book might be unavailable. In shattering glass, gail giles end the book immediately after the climactic scene. Sep 01, 2003 although gail giles didnt completely win me over with shattering glass, it was a decent read and with strong pacing.

Mar 01, 2002 i read the book shattering glass by gail giles. 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. From its powerful opening to its tensionfilled ending, this compelling novel will pull you in and. Thus begins gail giles 2002 novel shattering glass, a cautionary tale about highschool popularity and conformity, according to brian wilson in booklist. The audiobook and media exploration committee of the young adult library services association yalsa, a division of the american library association ala, announces its selected list of audiobooks for young adults.