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Neal Shusterman

Neal Shusterman
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Neal Shusterman

Neal Shusterman is the author of many novels for young adults, including Unwind, which was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and a Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Readers; The Skinjacker Trilogy; and Downsiders, which was nominated for twelve state... Read full bio

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Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?
A. Shape-shifting. Yeah.
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My life in 8 words: "Poignant thinking out of the box, on rye."
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November 2, 2009
I spent two nights in the Haunted Mansion last month. No, really. It was bizarre. When I travel, I usually just go in for a...
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UnWholly will be released on August 28, 2012 in Hardcover, eBook
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UnWholly will be released on August 28, 2012 in eBook
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The Dark Side of Nowhere will be released on August 14, 2012 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook
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Everfound is now available in Trade Paperback
May 01, 2012
Everfound will be released on May 01, 2012 in Trade Paperback
May 01, 2012
Downsiders will be released on February 21, 2012 in eBook
Feb 21, 2012
Full Tilt will be released on February 21, 2012 in eBook
Feb 21, 2012
Full Tilt is now available in eBook
Feb 21, 2012
Downsiders is now available in eBook
Feb 21, 2012
Author Appearances have been announced:
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Jan 22, 2012
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Downsiders
Jan 21, 2012
Sep 27, 2011
Get Your Book On! is now available in
Jul 05, 2011
Get Your Book On! will be released on July 05, 2011 in
Jul 05, 2011
Neal Shusterman's Skinjacker Trilogy is now available in eBook
Jun 14, 2011
Neal Shusterman's Skinjacker Trilogy will be released on June 14, 2011 in eBook
Jun 14, 2011

Neal Shusterman Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Try to see things differently -- It's the only way to get a clearer perspective on the world and on your life. Q. What are your 5 favorite songs? A. "Be My Hero" by October Project, "In Your Eyes," by Peter Gabriel, "Amnesia" by Chumbawamba, "Synchronicity 2" by the Police, and anything by Genesis. Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be? A. Shape-shifting. Yeah. Q. Who is your favorite fictional villain? A. Cassandra, in Full Tilt Q. If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be? A. A newborn baby in a loving family -- because I'd have my whole life ahead of me, with endless possibilities. Learn more about Neal Shusterman

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NewsNet 5, May 18, 2012
...this summer, consider this list of new teen favorites: Fault in our Stars by John Green Unwind by Neal Shusterman Notes from the Blender by Trisha Cook and Brendan Haplin Virals by Kathy Reichs Maze Runner by James Dashner For more information,...
TribLocal, May 4, 2012
...Book, One School” selection over the summer, and prior to next fall, students will read Unwind, written by Neal Shusterman. Appearing on the 2011 Abraham Lincoln High School Book list, Unwind is a science fiction novel released in 2007 and the first...
Three Village Patch, April 7, 2012
...16-year-old Beatrice learns she doesn't quite fit in to either of society's five factions. Unwind by Neal Shusterman . Three teens fight for their lives in a futuristic society where teens' organs can be harvested for use by others. The Scorpio Races ...
Examiner.com, April 5, 2012
...says you have to be young to read some of these books? 1. Unwind (Unwind Trilogy #1) by Neal Shusterman The Second Civil War was fought over reproductive rights. The chilling resolution: Life is inviolable from the moment of conception until age...
Hartford Courant, April 4, 2012
...Follow Your Town News On The Courant's Avon Facebook Page Neal Shusterman, who writes young adult novels, spoke to students at Avon Middle School on March 29. He also held small writing workshops with some students. (Courtesy of Avon Middle School...
Avon Patch, March 30, 2012
...you see clouds in the sky, do you try to identify shapes? Writing isn’t much different, author Neal Shusterman told Avon Middle School students in a workshop Friday during a day-long visit funded by the PTO. “Writing is about finding patterns in the...
Avon Patch, March 30, 2012
...up to have a familiar author sign their books, bookmarks and even a couple iPads. New York native Neal Shusterman is most recently known for winning the 2011 Nutmeg Book Award for his dystopian teen novel, Unwind. While science fiction is a niche for...
Palm Beach Interactive, May 4, 2012
...about our kids' reading habits?"). This year's event had 23 authors, including nationally acclaimed Sharon Draper and Neal Shusterman, 14 authors whose books were on the 2011/2012 Sunshine State Young Readers Awards lists, local authors Donna Gephart,...
TribLocal, May 4, 2012
...Book, One School” selection over the summer, and prior to next fall, students will read Unwind, written by Neal Shusterman. Appearing on the 2011 Abraham Lincoln High School Book list, Unwind is a science fiction novel released in 2007 and the first...
Three Village Patch, April 7, 2012
...16-year-old Beatrice learns she doesn't quite fit in to either of society's five factions. Unwind by Neal Shusterman . Three teens fight for their lives in a futuristic society where teens' organs can be harvested for use by others. The Scorpio Races ...
Examiner.com, April 5, 2012
...says you have to be young to read some of these books? 1. Unwind (Unwind Trilogy #1) by Neal Shusterman The Second Civil War was fought over reproductive rights. The chilling resolution: Life is inviolable from the moment of conception until age...
Grand Island Independent, April 4, 2012
...reluctant readers” in one of his classes. It was sparked by a visit to Andersen Middle School by Neal Shusterman, who has written numerous books targeted at middle school and high school students. Even a visit by a critically acclaimed author could not...
Hartford Courant, April 4, 2012
...Follow Your Town News On The Courant's Avon Facebook Page Neal Shusterman, who writes young adult novels, spoke to students at Avon Middle School on March 29. He also held small writing workshops with some students. (Courtesy of Avon Middle School...
ALA, April 2, 2012
...McCall Garth Nix Ken Oppel Marlene Perez Susan Goldman Rubin Meghan Sayres Lisa Schroeder Ruta Sepetys Steve Sheinkin Neal Shusterman Eliot Schrefer Craig Silvey Andrew Smith Maggie Stiefvater Raina Telgemeier Lex Thomas Wendelin Van Draanen John Corey...