Eric walters i read this book with my class in school for a novel study, and i thought that it was a pretty decent book. Shattered by eric walters book cover, description, publication history. Choosing to work at the club sounds like fun, until he arrives at what turns out to be a soup kitchen for the homeless in an unsafe part of the city. In order to pass social studies, fifteenyearold ian must complete community volunteer service. Thus, it seems that it is set in canadadue to the authors canadian background. Shattered shattered is an amazing and adventurous book written by eric walters. Fifteenyearold ian must complete community volunteer service to pass social. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Shattered by eric walters by justin tyndall on prezi.
Raised in toronto, eric walters began his career as a social worker, receiving a ba in psychology, a bachelor of social work, and a master of social work at york university. His first novel, stand your ground, was created for this class. Like many famous people and celebrities, eric walters keeps his personal life private. We bought a zoo meets jurassic park in a gripping story featuring the evergreen appeal of humananimal friendships and set in an elephant sanctuary, about a yearold girl, a cast of elephants, and a surprising new arrival a woolly mammoth. Ian chooses to begin his volunteer work at some place named the club. After a nearmugging, from which hes saved by a fierce. Discover other books like this, author exclusives, and more. Shattered by eric walters penguin random house canada. It had to be done, part of him knows that, but murder changes a person. It has a foreword from lieutenantgeneral romeo dallaire, who was the force commander for the united nations. Eric walterss young adult novel shattered 2006 tells the story of ian blackburn. Regenesis ebook by eric walters 9780385683104 rakuten kobo.
Feb 19, 2010 novel study shattered by eric walters. When his fifty percent average is threatened he has to find a way to pull up his grades without applying himself. In 1983, walters earned his bachelor of social work, followed by a masters degree in 1985, and a bachelor of education in 1989, all from the university of toronto. Eric walters, a former elementary school teacher, is a bestselling childrens author in canada. Download audiobooks written by eric walters to your device. After fleeing her suburban home, 15yearold dana struggles to survive in the alleys, squats, and subway stations of downtown toronto. After a nearmugging, from which hes saved by a fierce, pipewielding homeless man, ian figures this will probably be the most depressing and. His students were reluctant readers and writers, and eric began to write to encourage them to become more involved in literature. Eric robert walters cm born 1957 is a canadian author of young adult fiction and picture books.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of eric walters books online. When danas graffiti on an underpass catches the eye of a counsellor at sketches, a dropin centre for. Discount prices on books by eric walters, including titles like the wild beast. His students were reluctant readers and writers and eric began to write to encourage them to become more involved in literature. Its fun and exciting packed with fascinating encounters with bears and thrilling rides in the gargantuan allterrain buggies used to spot arctic wildlife and it. See all books authored by eric walters, including fight for power, and the rule of three, and more on.
Buy the paperback book shattered by eric walters at indigo. I always get canadian authors eric walters and eric wilson whom i have read many of his teen mysteries mixed up so i wasnt sure which one this was until i looked at his bio. Eric walters was born and raised in toronto and resides in mississauga, ontario, with his wife anita and his dogs lola and winnie the poodle, while his three grown children, christina, nick, and julia, reside in the area. A member of the order of canada, he has now published more than 100 novels and picture books.
I read a mission filled book by eric walters, between heaven and earth. Eric walters has proven to me he is one of canadas top writers. Whereas hunter tells the story from that cats perspective, catboy tells the same story from the young boys point of view. Eric walterss most popular series is the rule of three. Shattered by eric walters overdrive rakuten overdrive. In order to pass social studies, fifteenyearold ian must complete commu.
It all began in 1993 when eric was teaching a grade 5 class. Rebound by eric walters, is classified as a general fiction book. Late fines will be waived on all items during the closure. Shattered theme shattered by eric walters shattered vs. It has a foreword from lieutenantgeneral romeo dallaire, who was the force commander for the united nations mission to rwanda. Eric walters includes both the harsh reality of homeless living and just the right amount of hope to make sketches a book that will speak to teens everywhere. Shattered eric walters mcnally robinson booksellers. It is set in the school where eric was teaching, vista heights public school, and some of the features of the community of streetsville and. Its about a boy named ian who meets a homeless man who has a haunting past. Once more details are available on who he is dating, we will update this section. He has published 101 books which have been translated into fourteen languages and have won over 150 awards, including 4 red maple, 3 silver birch, a golden oak and childrens choice awards from across the country.
Boot camp orca young readers by walters, eric, williams, jerome, williams iii, johnnie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. What are some quotes from the book shattered by eric walters. Edward discovers that special education students get more time to complete tests, and he thinks hes found the perfect scam. Top 10 eric walters novels fraser valley regional library. Eric walters, writer born at toronto, ont 3 mar 1957.
Shattered is listed as canadianfiction and is written by eric walters, a canadian. Hes got better ways to spend his time than toiling over homework, and as long as he gets passing grades hes happy. Make an illustrated time line of events in the book. He is a tireless presenter, speaking to over 100,0.
Ian is a kind of boy who likes to cut corners and not take classes or anything seriously. Honours in psychology from york university in 1979, then went to work as a social worker. Shattered an interactive book report pages 1 30 text. Engage your students during remote learning with video readalouds. Most interesting to note is the alignment of thinking for both boy and cat. Bifocal, another of eric walters great novels and coauthored by deborah ellis won the foreword magazine book of the year award and the white ravens outstanding new intentional books for children and adults. The main character in shattered is a teenager named ian. Eric walters was born on 3 march 1957 in toronto, ontario. So well written that you dont have to have read the first to understand and follow along although i would highly recommend it as it is compelling. Eric walters books, biography, contact information. Quotations by eric walters, canadian author, born march 3, 1957. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. This book had my students just as hooked as the first in the series. He is shaken out of his privileged life when he meets jack.
Eric is a teacher and began writing for his class to entice them to become more enthusiastic readers and writers. Over the past few years its hard for me to find canadian authors who are really top line authors. The plot is very clear, describing what happens when, and that that triggers this. Contaminated meat every step of the way eric schlossers book fast food nation, michael moss article the burger that shattered her life and the documentary food inc. Northern exposures is eric walters latest thrilling adventure complete with his trademark humor and sensitivity toward the growingup challenges faced by his young characters. We will continue to update information on eric walterss parents. Rich with details about life on the streets, sketches is an emotional story of desperate kids taking action to regain control of their shattered lives. He is a tireless presenter, speaking to over 100,000 students per year in schools across the country. Shattered in order to pass social studies, fifteenyearold ian must complete community volunteer service. Communication assignment u4a6 in the end of the novel, ian completes his 40 hours. Eric walters books list of books by author eric walters.
Eric walters is a published author and an illustrator of childrens books and young adult books. Why was it important for the storys main character to get a volunteer job. Ian, the protagonist, is a rich and ignorant kid who knows very little about the life on the streets of his city. Kids need to know more than just about unicorns and zombies and vampires. What would happen if the main character did not earn all his credits. A young woman loses everything and must plumb her past before she can build a new life for herself. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Asked in authors, poets, and playwrights what books are written by eric walters. Novel study shattered by eric walters savoiej5s blog.
Eric walters books, author biography, and reading level. Walters was an elementary school student at vista heights public school in streetsville, ontario. Will to survive is the gripping conclusion to the acclaimed rule of three trilogy from eric walters about one suburban neighborhoods existence after a global blackout. With a foreword by general romeo dallaire, the force commander for the united nations mission to rwanada, shattered is an important book, one that asks what one person can do to make a difference. It has a foreword from lieutenant general romeo dallaire, who was the force commander for the united nations. Eric walters audio books, best sellers, author bio. The rhetoric thats coming out is antiblack, antimexico, antidiversity. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading walking home. This book is in a series about 7 grand children of david mclean who tried to spread davids most important and meaningful.
Eric walters has 8 books on goodreads with 84685 ratings. The book i have chosen to share is shattered by eric walters. Top 10 eric walters novels by amderdog a communitycreated list. Order of eric walters books eric walters is a canadian author of childrens and young adult novels. The story could have also been set in theunited states, where the homeless rates are even higher.
Eric walters began writing as a way to get his fifthgrade students interested in reading and writing. With a foreword by general romeo dallaire, the force commander for the united nations mission to rwanada, shattered is an important book, one that asks. Some of the published credits of eric walters include tiger town, northern exposures, bifocal, and uc run. It is set in the school where eric was teaching, vista heights public school, and some of. Review by jm, age shattered, by eric walters depicts the story of a. One day a community service assignment was given by a teacher and he had to select a place to serve community hours. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. When ian first started his volunteering at the soup kitchen he thought the whole idea. Seven the series began with eric walters and his passion for bringing great stories to kids. When a fire destroys the ontario orphanage betty has called home for most of her life, she is sent to kingston to work for the citys most wealthy and influential family. Walters included a lot of drama and cliffhangers in this book which made it impossible to put down. The brilliant eric walters dropped by richmond hill public library to chat with children about his books and inspiration.
I obviously wont go through this all as its eventually your turn to read this and become obsessed with the fact that your life is bound to begin when reading this book. Eric walters is a nationally acclaimed author of more than 30 awardwinning young adult novels. Walters joined channel 7 perth in 1961, aged 24, as a reporter and presenter. Make sure your timeline includes at least 10 events with a two sentence description andor small picture or clipping describing each event. The stories would be connected by a grandfathers love of his seven grandsons. I would rate this book 45 stars because i enjoyed several aspects of. He was presented the award at a ceremony at the smithsonian museum in washington, d. Having published over 60 individual books in his career, and being the only threetime winner of the ontario library association silver birch and red maple awards, eric walters is one of the best known authors for children and young adults. Join facebook to connect with eric walters and others you may know. Read regenesis by eric walters available from rakuten kobo.
Eric walters 4 july 1937 18 august 2010 was an australian journalist, media trainer and former television presenter. Although all of eric walters books are awesome, these books make it into my top ten from this canadian author. As of 31 january 2014, eric walters has written 92 books. He was best known for his longrunning stint as early morning anchor for the nine network, both on the today and national nine early morning news career. Read the book in one sitting and cant believe how great this was and will definitely read more by this author. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Shattered is a book about a man named jacques or sarge who was involved in the rwandan genocide. He writes the eric walters basketball books, tiger, camp x and other series.
Oct 30, 2012 i obviously wont go through this all as its eventually your turn to read this and become obsessed with the fact that your life is bound to begin when reading this book. The second book in an amazing trilogy by eric walters. Eric asked six other wellknown canadian childrens authors to each contribute a novel to a series of seven linked books. The story starts off in present day, at the start of the school year to be exact.
Dana and her two friends, seasoned street kids brent and ashley, must contend with turf wars, thugs, hunger, and the daily battle of life on the streets. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. He is the founder of creation of hope, which provides care for orphans in the makueni district of kenya. The main plot in this book is for ian to finish his volunteer hours so he can pass a certain class in high school. The story is very interesting with things that would make you surprised. So really, go ahead and become obsessed, pick up your first eric walters book and soak all of the realism in, without any teenybopper romance or cheesiness. Choosing to work at the club, sounds like fun, until he arrives at what turns out to be a soup kitchen for the homeless in an unsafe part of the city. Its main topics are relationships and life experiences, and basketball. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. You are to write a character sketch for two of the following characters you met in the novel shattered.
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