216 pages · Released Jun 1, 2003 · Simon and Schuster
Content report card
Full Tilt parent’s guide: what’s inside
Medium confidence
LGBTQ+ themes
None · 0/5
Substance use
None · 0/5
What it offers
Educational value
A little · 1/5
A note for parents
Full Tilt is a dark fantasy adventure that uses a mysterious carnival setting to explore themes of sacrifice, responsibility, and self-discovery. While the premise involves high stakes and creepy atmosphere, the violence is not graphic and the story emphasizes emotional growth over shock value. The book rewards courage, empathy, and putting others' needs before your own, making it suitable for mature middle-grade to early teen readers who enjoy atmospheric fantasy.
When sixteen-year-old Blake goes to a mysterious, by-invitation-only carnival he somehow knows that it could save his comatose brother, but soon learns that much more is at stake if he fails to meet the challenge presented there by the beautiful CassWhen sixteen-year-old Blake goes to a mysterious, by-invitation-only carnival he somehow knows that it could save his comatose brother, but soon learns that much more is at stake if he fails to meet the challenge presented there by the beautiful Cass
