The promise of the modern age is that information equals power, and in wilhelms raising the shades entertaining and thoughtful tale, that notion is put to the test. Doug wilhelm has 22 books on goodreads with 5343 ratings. Doug wilhelm has written several books for young readers. Visit about the book and author to learn more about the story, the characters, and me. Having books available such as the i can read alltime favorites 16book box set, or henry and mudge readytoread value pack will insure i am giving each student access to books at their specific levels.
Doug wilhelm is the author of the revealers and falling. Born in oregon and raised in suburban new jersey, he studied english at kenyon college in ohio, then worked as a newspaper reporter. He is also the author of the revealers, a youngadult novel that deals with bullying in school and has been read and discussed in hundreds of middle schools across the country. Young adult author doug wilhelm was overwhelmed by the positive reaction kids and teachers had to the revealers, a novel that paints a. I chose this book because a classmate of mine did a great job giving an oral report and the book caught my interest. It is also usually only a couple things, because the climax is usually near the end of the book. Everyone expected fifteenyearold matt shaw to be jeffords junior highs star basketball player. Doug wilhelm was born in oregon, was raised in new jersey, went to school in ohio, and traveled in asia. And, of course, please do click on buy the book arrange a visit. A thoughtprovoking experiment about bullying and how to handle it. The revealers isbn 9780312563745 pdf epub doug wilhelm. Doug wilhelm books list of books by author doug wilhelm. In 1981, he left his job and traveled to asia, wher. Doug wilhelm learn more about the book here this book is available in many community and school libraries 3 of grief, garlic, and gratitude author.
Elliot distracts himself in a world of dinosaurs, but soon the boys become friends with catalina another tormented seventhgrader. The characters are strong, appealing, and they are dealing with the world around us in an authentic way by using the technology that surrounds us. In my books, im trying to tell good stories that have meaning and connect with young peoples lives today. Doug wilhelm books, author biography, and reading level. Throwing light on a dark problem parkland middle school is a place the students call darkland, because no one in it does. See all books authored by doug wilhelm, including alexander the great. Throwing light on a dark problemparkland middle school is a place the students call darkland, because no one in it does much to stop the daily harassment of kids by other kids. Matt shaw is a freshman in high school in rutland, vermont, where he and his older brother, neal, both live for basketball.
Doug wilhelm has written several books, including the revealers, which has been embraced by educators as a unique way to discuss school bullying. Read falling by doug wilhelm available from rakuten kobo. Falling brings together sports, romance, and detective work in dealing. Falling by doug wilhelm overdrive rakuten overdrive.
Many readers have let me know theyre passionate about falling. Read the revealers by doug wilhelm available from rakuten kobo. Shop the latest titles by doug wilhelm at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. I highly recommend it to anybody who like a love story with a realistic spin. Doug wilhelms acclaimed youngadult novels, used in middle schools across the u. Asked in books and literature in the book revealers by doug wilhelm what does ritchie mean by dad from hell. What are the rising action, climax, and falling action for. But even matt has to wonder eventually if hes holding on to someone he may already have lost. Doug wilhelm s acclaimed youngadult novels, used in middle schools across the u. Doug wilhelm chooseco llc choose your own adventure.
He lives in rutland, vermont, where falling takes place. Snake invasion by doug wilhelm takes you to a small town in the florida everglades. Wilhelm turns his attention to teen substance abuse in falling, which focuses on a slightly older protagonist. About the author doug wilhelm has written several books for children and young adults, including the revealers, which has been embraced by educators as a unique way to. Katie falls for a boy who is keeping a secret and without knowing what it is, she agrees to keep it too. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines. Seventhgrader russell suddenly and inexplicably becomes the target of another boys fists, so russell asks elliotnot a friend, but the schools general punching bagfor advice. A graduate of kenyon college, doug has written nine choose your own adventure books. In 1981, he left his job and traveled to asia, where he spent two years and became a freelance writer, editor, and teacher of english in kathmandu, nepal. With his unparalleled ear for teen dialogue and emotions, doug wilhelms new novel is a captivating look at falling apart, falling in love, and all the falling in between. What is the theme for the revealers by doug wilhelm answers. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
Falling is just one of those books that it is absolutely impossible to not love. Born in oregon and raised in suburban new jersey, he studied english at kenyon college in ohio, then went to work as a newspaper reporter. Everyone expected fifteenyearold matt shaw to be jeffords junior highs s. Ninthgrader matt shaw spends his afterschool hours walking the streets of rutland, a small city in vermont that conceals serious secrets.
Three important supporting characters are sam, hope, and tamra. The book falling by doug wilhelm involves a fifteenyearold girl named, katie who lives with her single mother and gets lectured every day about making the right decision in life. Falling by doug wilhelm if you would like to read a book that combines friendships, romantic and otherwise, in todays teenage world then i would highly recommend this book. Katie also has best friends, with whom she has been friends for ages and who are always looking out for her. The protagonists in this novel are matt shaw and katie. Three bullied seventh graders use their smarts to get the. Someone has released a horde of burmese pythons into the wild and they have devoured. He spent two years as a freelance writer, editor, and teacher of english in nepal. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read falling. This acclaimed book by doug wilhelm is available at in several formats for your ereader. Falling not only tells a great story, but points out some. Dougs other youngadult novels include falling and raising the shades. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read.
Born in oregon and raised in suburban new jersey, he studied. Doug wilhelms new novel is a captivating look at falling apart, falling in love. The novel falling by doug wilhelm is a fictional romance novel with a bit of suspence. Falling is a sports story, a detective novel, and a romance, about the dangers of being a teenager today. Parkland middle school is a place the students call darkland, because no one in it does much to stop the daily harassment of kids by other. I hope this is the beginning of a journey youll be glad you took. His idolized older brother neal was not handed a division i basketball scholarship and has plunged himself into heavy drug use. Three bullied seventh graders use their smarts to get the better of their tormentors by starting an unofficial email forum at school in which they publicize their experiences.