This is a book about a girl addicted to crank, and kristina snorts it, smokes it, and even injects it. And what begins as a wild, ecstatic rid turns into a struggle through hell for her mind, her soul her life. He might only make an appearance at the very end of the book, but kristinas son, hunter, is. Perfect was released on september, 2011, and is a companion novel to impulse. Ellen hopkinss book, tilt, was released september 11, 2012, and is a companion from the point of view of the teens mentioned in triangles. Feb 19, 20 mention the fact crank is a novel is verse.
Her dad is the deadbeat of all deadbeats, i mean he does drugs at the bowling alley he works at. Kristinas daring alter ego, bree, emerges when gentle clouds of monotony smother kristinas lifewhen theres nothing to do and no one to connect with. In crank, ellen hopkins chronicles the turbulent and often disturbing relationship between kristina, a character based on her own daughter, and the monster, the highly addictive drug crystal meth, or crank. She lives with her family in carson city, nevada, where she has founded ventana sierra, a nonprofit youth housing and resource initiative. This opening poem sets up this first book, in addition to setting the tone. While under the influence of the monster, kristina discovers her sexy.
Crank is a novel by ellen hopkins published in 2004. The main characters of this young adult, poetry story are kristina snow. Aug 01, 2008 listen to crank audiobook by ellen hopkins. Glass is the second novel in the verse novel series crank by ellen hopkins, published in hardcover in august and in softcover on april 7, the third. Crank by ellen hopkins young adult controversial titles. In it, she chronicles the turbulent and often disturbing. There are several other books about teenage drug addiction, including go ask alice and smack. This opening poem sets up this first book, in addition to setting the tone and establishing hopkins free verse style, it establishes that drug addiction is an endless cycle. Its a beautifully written book for teenagers and adults alike. The book is required reading in many high schools, as well as many drug and drug court programs. Kristina is introduced to the drug while visiting her largely absent and neerdowell father.
Read crank online by ellen hopkins books free 30day trial. Crank by ellen hopkins 2004, paperback for sale online. This is ellen hopkinss first published work of fiction. A reading group guide to fallout by ellen hopkins about the book the final installment in the crank trilogy, fallout picks up almost two decades after kristinas parents assume custody of hunter. Below is a list of ellen hopkins books in order of when they were originally published.
It is based loosely on the real life addictions of her daughter to crystal meth. And what begins as a wild ecstatic ride turns into a struggle through hell for her mind, her soul her life accessrestricteditem true. The first edition of the novel was published in august 21st 2007, and was written by ellen hopkins. Written by ellen hopkins, audiobook narrated by laura flanagan. However, the book has been banned in many locations due to complaints that the books depictions of drug use, adult language, and sexual themes are inappropriate. To tell you the truth, i didnt really like it at all but i could not put it down. Crank is a novel by ellen hopkins published in it is based loosely on the real life addictions of her daughter to crystal meth. The crank series 16 crank, glass, burned, identical, impulse. Ellen hopkins is a celebrated name among young adult novel writers.
Pdf crank book by ellen hopkins free download 537 pages. Free download or read online glass pdf epub crank series book. The book has been awarded with soaring eagle book award. Written in verse, crank captures readers attention from epub the first until the very last. A real life horror story, crank follows kristinabree as she rapidly descends into drug addiction. The complete new york times bestselling crank trilogy is now available with exclusive bonus content. Ellen hopkins s semiautobiographical verse novel, crank, reads like a go ask alice for the 21st century. This is ellen hopkins s first published work of fiction. Crank by ellen hopkins addiction education society.
Identical, impulse and burn are likewise amongst the top ten bestselling lists but are completely about diverse subjects. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 681 pages and is available in hardcover format. Glass by ellen hopkins sequel fallout by ellen hopkins sequel tweak.
This book deals with many adult situations that our kids are being exposed to and what could happen and did happen to the main character if they follow the. The movies i used are thirteen, across the universe, juno, and gia. Ellen hopkins became a published author in 2000 with air devils. In it, she chronicles the turbulent and often disturbing relationship between kristina, a character based on her own daughter, and the monster, the highly addictive drug crystal meth, or crank. This boxed set makes a perfect gift and features trade paperback editions of crank, glass, and fallout with striking new covers and special bonus content, including an essay from author ellen hopkins on the true story behind crank and an essay from her daughter, the real kristina. Excerpt from give me women, wine, and snuff by john keats if you purchased this book without a cover, you should be aware that this book is stolen property. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. And if you havent read the book, it contains spoilers, yo. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Crank was the first novel that ellen hopkins wrote and was published in october of 2004 with the help of julia richardson, her editor.
Crank by ellen hopkins booksamillion online book store. Hunter is in college and has two half sisters and two half brothers. Read crank by ellen hopkins for free with a 30 day free trial. In crank, ellen hopkins chronicles the turbulent and often disturbing rela. Crank by ellen hopkins posted by giselle crank ellen hopkins series. Sep 11, 2010 crank by ellen hopkins opens with kristina snow going to visit her neer do well father in arizona. Ellen hopkins has 45 books on goodreads with 1198269 ratings.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. A reading group guide to glass by ellen hopkins about the book this sequel to crank 2004 picks up after kristina snow has given birth to her first son, hunter. Read one of these other books and compare it to crank. Crank 2004 read online free book by ellen hopkins in epub,txt. Often the size of the book will discourage readers. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 537 pages and is available in paperback format. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Glass is the sequel to crank, and fallout, the third and final book in the series, was released on september 14, 2010. The first edition of the novel was published in 2004, and was written by ellen hopkins. Im not much of a verse reader either, but ive heard fantastic things about ellen hopkins stories. From holden caulfield to hazel lancaster, literature is packed with troubled teenage.
The age range reflects readability and not necessarily content appropriateness. Dec 18, 2009 this is about the book crank by ellen hopkins. These novels discuss delicate teenage issues such as, psychological problems, prostitution, drug addiction and other such issues that trouble young generation of today. A lot of people seem to be drawn to this story because of its brutal honesty. The main characters of this young adult, poetry story are brad, trey. Ellen hopkins gives you a very realistic insight on what it is like to be a teenage girl, let alone a teenage girl on meth. Ellen hopkins s book, tilt, was released september 11, 2012, and is a companion from the point of view of the teens mentioned in triangles. This boxed set makes a perfect gift and features trade paperback editions of crank, glass, and fallout with striking new covers and special bonus content, including an essay from author ellen hopkins on the true story behind crank and an essay from her daughter, the real. This book of poetic realism by ellen hopkins is the first in the crank trilogy and is published by margaret e. Its interesting that while he plays a pretty huge role in setting kristinas conflict in motion. Not a dragon or a mythological beast, but a very real, very destructive monstercrystal meththat takes hold of seventeenyearold kristina snow and transforms her into her reckless alterego bree. After, life was great, at least for a little while. While under the influence of the monster, kristina. In it, she chronicles the turbulent and often disturbing relationship between kristina, a character based on her own daughter, and the monster, the highly addictive drug crystal meth, or.
Nonfiction author hopkins pens her first novel, written in verse, introducing 15yearold narrator kristina, who reveals how she became addicted to crank, and how the stimulant turned her from straighta student to drug dealer, and eventually a teen mom. Mcelderry books, a division of simon and schuster childrens books. Ellen hopkinss semiautobiographical verse novel, crank, reads like a go ask alice for the 21st century. This book by ellen hopkins is definately a must read. Although she was an established poet, journalist, and freelance writer before the success of crank, hopkins is now an awardwinning ya author with five bestselling novels in verse for teens. Crank book by ellen hopkins official publisher page. And she smokes cigarettes, does ecstasy, smokes marijuana, and drinks coffee. Description from goodreads in crank, ellen hopkins chronicles the turbulent and often disturbing relationship between kristina, a character based on her own daughter, and the monster, the highly addictive drug crystal meth, or crank. Crank quotes by ellen hopkins meet your next favorite book. Ellen hopkins is the bestselling author of the enormously popular crank trilogy of young adult ya books. Author ellen hopkinss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers.
However, the book has been banned in many locations due to complaints that the book s depictions of drug use. Glass, fallout published by simon and schuster on may 1st 2012 genres. Her books are a must read for all young adult readers, especially. She has published several new york times bestselling novels. Crank 2004 read online free book by ellen hopkins in.
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