The title of the book is rebound, written by eric walters. Just a couple months after his father takes josh, his sister sarah, and a few people from the church on a. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. In confronting the poverty and and injustice that surrounds him, joshua struggles to find meaning in the cruelty of the world. A novel from one of the countrys most prolific and popular ya authors, this book, set in portauprince, haiti during the january 2009 earthquake, follows the struggle of joshua, a canadian boy at the centre of the tragedy. Set in the aftermath of the earthquake in haiti, joshua, has the ground under his feet as well as his. A novel from one of the countrys most prolific and popular ya authors, this book, set in portauprince, haiti during t. Shaken book vaughan public libraries bibliocommons. Juice orca soundings by walters, eric and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His father, a baptist minister decides to take a mission trip to haiti, bringing down young people to help build an orphanage. Eric walters has done it again created another book that helps children learn about events in our world. It is set in the school where eric was teaching, vista heights public school, and some of. Eric walters, writer born at toronto, ont 3 mar 1957.
Eric robert walters cm born 1957 is a canadian author of young adult fiction and picture books. A novel from one of the countrys most prolific and popular ya authors, this book. Read shaken by eric walters available from rakuten kobo. Walters, eric, 1957, author walking home eric walters. Shaken by eric walters is a book about josh a fifteen year old boy whose mother died recently so his dad who is a pastor moves to toronto and joins a new parish. Eric walters series about the zoo next door continues. Shaken by eric walters overdrive rakuten overdrive. The most impressive and wonderful thing about the rule of three was how real it felt. A member of the order of canada, he has now published more than 100 novels and picture books.
It mentions canada in the book, and also it says a large city with approx. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Just a couple months after his father takes josh, his sister sarah, and a few people from the church on a mission trip to haiti to help build an orphanage. His father is a pastor who partakes in a local church preaching. Shaken by eric walters, 9780385670814, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Eric walters shaken by an author named eric walters is a book about a fifteen year old boy named joshua who has recently moved to toronto with his dad and sister after his mother past away unexpectedly. He is a tireless presenter, speaking to over 100,0. Fifteenyearold joshua has traveled from toronto to portauprince, haiti in order to help with a charity mission. I think it is really hard for us to understand the devastation and destruction that took place in that country. Awardwinning author eric walters is one of canadas bestknown and most prolific writers of fiction for children and young adults. Shaken ebook by eric walters 9780385671521 rakuten kobo. Shaken by eric walters meet your next favorite book. Fifteenyearold joshua has traveled from toronto to portauprince, haiti in.
Images are licensed for commercial use shaken by eric walters theme we think the theme of this book is how that you cannot control what happens in your life, as well as the sadness of losing a life. He is also an adventure writer who engages his readers with experiences of the places he visits by putting them in novels. Its quite impressive how open and candid tebow chose to be. But the fault lies within the decision on whether something is good or bad, because that is an opinion. Eric walters books list of books by author eric walters. First, he was a beloved college football champion, heisman trophy winner, m. His first novel, stand your ground, was created for this class. A novel from one of the countrys most prolific and popular ya authors, this book, set in portauprince, haiti during the january 2009 earthquake, follows the struggle of joshua, a canadian boy at the. Shaken is filled with emotions that can make you laugh and cry all. It was just over a year ago that an earthquake hit haiti. Shaken could shake the faith of a teen reader, because eric walters raises hard questions and points out difficult problems. Books by eric walters authors like eric walters what.
Fifteenyearold joshua has travelled from toronto to portauprince, haiti in order to help with a charity mission. Walters tends to write books that deal with relevant timely issues such as wave and this one is no different. A novel from one of the countrys most prolific and popular ya authors, this book, set in portauprince, haiti during the january 2009 earthquake, follows the. Walters has done so good of a job showing what our actions would be like i may actually look into a bunker. He has published over eighty novels, which have won over one hundred awards, including eleven separate childrens choice awards, and have been translated into over eleven languages around the world. In shaken, named the 2017 christian book of the year, tebow talks about what hes learned along the way, building confidence in his identity in god, not the world. Mccurdy and vladimir are well on their way to installing the new animals on mr. It all began in 1993 when eric was teaching a grade 5 class. Congrats on your latest book in the seven series, the prequels. This moving book also features practical wisdom from scripture and insights gained from others who have impacted tebow in lifechanging ways.
Eric walters has never failed to impress, especially with this nostalgic book. Jan 04, 2011 a novel from one of the countrys most prolific and popular ya authors, this book, set in portauprince, haiti during the january 2009 earthquake, follows the struggle of joshua, a canadian boy at the centre of the tragedy. Walters is a dynamic author who shines in both fiction and nonfiction writing. I had read an earlier interview that you hadnt planned on writing any more in this series of books written by seven. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. His students were reluctant readers and writers and eric began to write to encourage them to become more involved in literature. Davis english 12 7 april 20 kenneth eric church everyone has their own opinion on good and bad music.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Eric walters began writing as a way to get his fifthgrade students interested in reading and writing. But eric walters, one of canadas most prolific novelists for young. Many artists have worked hard to evolve music into what it is today and all music deserves respect. Fifteenyearold joshua has travelled from toronto to portauprince, haiti in order to. Shaken by eric walters penguin random house canada. Where does the book shattered by eric walters take place what city. Eric walters fifteenyearold joshs life has been turned upside down. Readsleeprepeat blog the story is filled with action, battles on land and in the air, and is very exciting. Eric walters young adult novels have won numerous awards, including the silver birch, blue heron, red maple, snow willow, and ruth schwartz awards, and have received honours from unescos international award for literature in the service of tolerance. And when orca book publishers asked me who i wanted to interview about the seven prequels series, i might have been doing a happy dance and telling everyone i know q.
Shattered ebook by eric walters 9780143181538 rakuten kobo. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Eric walters is a renowned canadian author with 92 titles to his name. Buy the paperback book shaken by eric walters at indigo. But this book is so much more than making an impression. T his is a website made solely for the purpose of a school assignment and is not an official site for the author or this book. In stand your ground by eric walters, life was pretty exciting for jonathan when he lived with his father a conartist. A novel from one of the countrys most prolific and popular ya authors, this book, set in portauprince, haiti during the january 2010 earthquake, follows the. Shaken by eric walters book cover, description, publication history. Discovering your true identity in the midst of lifes.
What is joshuas fathers name in the book shaken by eric. 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. Read shattered by eric walters available from rakuten kobo. Its a true story meant to inspire, teach, and encourage people in a world where identity is sought more in materialism than in godwritten with much conviction. Interview with eric walters created by richmond hill public library watch the video share. Walters tends to write books that deal with relevant timely issues such as wave and this one is no. But now he has to stay with his grandparents while his dad hides from some angry customers, and life isnt as exciting.
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. What are some quotes from the book shattered by eric walters. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading shaken. Shaken the recent death of his mother has shaken the faith of joshua. Eric walters in his place of work, which is wherever he happens to be. Boo boo the bear, peanuts the elephant, kushna the tiger, and sarahs pet deer are joining the. In order to pass social studies, fifteenyearold ian must complete community volunteer service. As of 31 january 2014, eric walters has written 92 books. Shaken is one of the most heartwrenching, exhilarating, and humorous, but humbling and hopefilled books ive ever read. Walters was an elementary school student at vista heights public school in streetsville, ontario. Elephants are loyal and kind and gentle, and while some people have those qualities, most dont, says yearold samantha gray, who lives on a north american elephant sanctuary with her.
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