Nov 15, 2018 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. I was writing as a freelance journalist and nonfiction author, while dabbling in books for children picture books and raising three children. The complete new york times bestselling crank trilogy is now available with exclusive bonus content. She is a meth addict, and the mother of hunter, autumn, summer, donald, and david she was described as a quiet, gifted high school junior. The crank series 16 crank, glass, burned, identical, impulse, tricks. Introducing the character of kristina snow for the first time, it sees her dealing with the onset of addiction for the first time too. Hopkins, the author of popular books like crank and impulse, is known for her poetic writing style and most teens dont get the opportunity to hear from famous authors, especially in. Download the ebook crank ellen hopkins in pdf or epub format and read it directly on your mobile phone, computer or any device. If you like crank by ellen hopkins by crrlstaff june 5, 2018 kristina snow is the perfect daughter, but she meets a boy who introduces her to drugs and becomes a very different person, struggling to control her life and her mind in crank. She lives with her husband and son in carson city, nevada. Her first novel, crank, released in 2004 and quickly became a wordofmouth sensation.
Ellen hopkins became a published author in 2000 with air devils. Ellen hopkins ellen hopkins is the new york times bestselling author of crank, burned, impulse, glass, identical, tricks, fallout, perfect, tilt, smoke, and rumble, as well as the adult novels. Ellen hopkins books list of books by author ellen hopkins. 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. Jan, 2020 glass is the sequel to crank, and fallout, the third and final book in the series, was released on september 14, 2010. She lives with her family in carson city, nevada, where she has founded ventana sierr. Crank by ellen hopkins book trailer by hannah westrick youtube. Mcelderry books, this was the title that would set the crank series up as a whole. If you like crank by ellen hopkins central rappahannock. Crank by ellen hopkins 2004, paperback for sale online. Below is a list of ellen hopkins books in order of when they were originally published.
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. She lives with her family in carson city, nevada, where she has founded ventana sierra, a nonprofit youth housing and resource initiative. While under the influence of the monster, kristina discovers her sexy. Her first novel, crank, released in 2004 and quickly became a wordofmouth sensation, garnering praise from. Crank by ellen hopkins takes you for a disturbing ride into a teenage girls drugfueled life kristina is a typical teenage girl. Ellen hopkins, author of crank, talks about ya writing and. Ellen hopkins has been writing poetry for many years. She is a favorite author for both young adult and the teenage readers. Kristina snow is a main character in the first two books of the crank trilogy. Crank is a series of young adult novels by american author ellen hopkins.
Her dad is the deadbeat of all deadbeats, i mean he does drugs at the bowling alley he works at. Crank author ellen hopkins visits southeast high school. With this book, she is honored to enter the realm of middle. The book has been awarded with soaring eagle book award. These novels discuss delicate teenage issues such as, psychological problems, prostitution, drug addiction and other such issues that trouble young generation of today. Hunter, autumn, and summerthree of kristina snows five childrenlive in different homes, with different guardians and different last name. Learn about ellen hopkins bestselling author of the frequently challenged crank trilogy and other novels in verse for young adults. Ellen hopkins s semiautobiographical verse novel, crank, reads like a go ask alice for the 21st century. 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.
Crank by ellen hopkins 2004, paperback for sale online ebay. Author ellen hopkinss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers. Ellen hopkins is the new york times bestselling author of crank, burned, impulse, glass, identical, tricks, fallout, perfect, triangles, tilt, and. Ellen hopkins, author of crank, talks about ya writing.
The author s sharp verse plays with spacing on the page, sometimes providing two alternate readings. Collateral by ellen hopkins book group bestselling author ellen hopkins will be in our store this evening for a discussion and signing of her latest book, collateral. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 537 pages and is available in paperback format. Ellen hopkins lot 3 crank series paperbacks crank glass.
Kristina is introduced to the drug while visiting her largely absent and neerdowell father. Ellen hopkins is the awardwinning author of many books, including tilt and perfect. Ellen hopkins is a celebrated name among young adult novel writers. Crank book by ellen hopkins official publisher page. 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. The crank series 16 crank, glass, burned, identical, impulse. Ellen louise hopkins is a new york times bestselling author. Mcelderry books, a division of simon and schuster childrens books.
Crank by ellen hopkins opens with kristina snow going to visit her neer do well father in arizona. The book is required reading in many high schools, as well as many drug and drug court programs. Ellen hopkins is the bestselling author of the enormously popular crank trilogy of young adult ya books. She has published several new york times bestselling novels. Her first novel, crank, also written in verse, met with critical acclaim. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 681 pages and is available in hardcover format. Kristina is positive that the drug is in her hometown. 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.
Released in october 2004, the novel, my first, quickly found a following, due to its timely subject matter, interesting format and honest portrayal of a good girls fall from grace. 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 by ellen hopkins book trailer by hannah westrick. Meetthe author recording with ellen hopkins about crank. Jun 11, 2009 ellen hopkins has been writing poetry for years. Kristinas daring alter ego, bree, emerges when gentle clouds of monotony smother kristinas lifewhen theres nothing to. The novel crank is required reading in several high schools and drug programs.
She lives with her family in carson city, nevada, where she has founded ventana sierra. The crank trilogy book by ellen hopkins official publisher page. Glass is the sequel to crank, and fallout, the third and final book in the series, was released on september 14, 2010. In a too brief wrapup, kristina keeps her baby a product of rape while hopkinsrealisticallyoffers no real conclusion. But on a trip to visit her absentee father, she meets a boy who introduces her to crank. Pdf crank book by ellen hopkins free download 537 pages. Crank a new york times bestseller, is loosely based on my older daughters story of addiction to crystal meth. Ellen louise hopkins born march 26, 1955 is a novelist who has published several new york times bestselling novels that are popular among the.
It is based loosely on the real life addictions of her daughter to crystal meth. The first edition of the novel was published in 2004, and was written by ellen hopkins. Perfect was released on september, 2011, and is a companion novel to impulse. She lives in carson city, nevada, with her husband and son.
The age range reflects readability and not necessarily content appropriateness. At first she finds it freeing, but soon kristinas personality di. The series was based around her own daughters meth addiction. After, life was great, at least for a little while.
Ellen hopkinss book, tilt, was released september 11, 2012, and is a companion from the point of view of the teens mentioned in triangles. In it, she chronicles the turbulent and often disturbing. 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 stra. This book of poetic realism by ellen hopkins is the first in the crank trilogy and is published by margaret e. The crank series 16 crank, glass, burned, identical, impulse, tricks ellen hopkins on. 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. Nov 23, 2015 hopkins, the author of popular books like crank and impulse, is known for her poetic writing style and edgy, realistic novels about topics such as drug use and depression. Crank by ellen hopkins overdrive rakuten overdrive. The series follows kristina, a bright high school junior, who is peer pressured into trying meth.
Ellen hopkins is a former journalist and the awardwinning author of twenty nonfiction books for young readers, fourteen bestselling youngadult novels, and four novels for adult readers. She is well known for her books entitled crank, burned, impulse and several others. Crank is a novel by ellen hopkins published in 2004. I have never wanted to slap a protagonist in the face as much as in this book i also liked ellen s mention of banned books and how all it s doing is hiding reality we should be learning from kids reading this book might actually get the crap scared out of them. Meetthe author recording with ellen hopkins created by teachingbooks. Now, you will be happy that at this time crank pdf is available at our online library. Free download or read online glass pdf epub crank series book. Ellen hopkins is the new york times bestselling author of crank, burned, impulse, glass, identical, tricks, fallout, perfect, triangles, tilt, and collateral. The main characters of this young adult, poetry story are kristina snow. Ellen hopkins is the new york times bestselling author of crank, burned, impulse, glass, identical, tricks, fallout, perfect, tilt, smoke, and rumble, as well as the adult novels triangles and collateral.
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