Kristina, now saddled with a baby, cant shake the firm hold of the monster. Told in verse, the book presents a harrowing and disturbing look at addiction and the damage that it inflicts. Even so, we might enjoy if you have any specifics of that, and they are willing to provide the item. Overview based on true events, this sequel to crank continues the story of kristina and her descent back to hell. Ellen hopkins is fast becoming a favorite author for me. I enjoyed this book a lot, not as much as the first book in the series, but it was still good. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 681 pages and is available in hardcover format. The ways to access the many check out, if every detail are real, we are going to release on the web page. These novels discuss delicate teenage issues such as, psychological problems, prostitution, drug addiction and other such issues that trouble young generation of today.
Its popularity among teens is rooted in hopkins pullnopunches story lines that tackle issues such as crystalmeth addiction, teen prostitution. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Despite feeling warmth for her newborn baby and having been off meth for months, 17yearold kristina cant bear the mindless tedium that is my life and seeks relief in mexican meth. And once its got hold of you, this monster will never let you go. Ellen hopkins, quote from glass sometimes the little things in life mean the most. Fallout is the stunning conclusion to the trilogy begun by crank and glass, and a testament to the harsh reality that addiction is never just one persons problem. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read glass. It takes place 19 years after the events of crank and glass.
Hopkins s hardhitting freeverse novel, a sequel, picks up where crank left off. Visit her at and on facebook, and follow her on twitter at. Glass by hopkins, ellen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. She has written a couple of adult novels, including triangles and collateral. Read one of these other books and compare it to crank. Download and read online for free glass by ellen hopkins. Read glass by ellen hopkins for free with a 30 day free trial. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Movie trailer about the book glass by ellen hopkins for school. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 537 pages and is available in paperback format. This books continues on kristinas or brees journey trying to be a. Of course, careful readers will understand that hopkins is making a point about addictions.
The novel is a memoir of the lives of three children of a methaddicted mother, kristina, and how her addiction affected their lives. I pass a small mountain community, home to loggers, retirees, and telecommuters hopkins 59. The perfect cliffhanger ending to leave you wanting more. Her first novel, crank, also written in verse, met with critical acclaim. Now with a baby to care for, shes determined to be the one deciding when and how much, the one calling the shots. Glass is the second novel in the verse novel series crank by ellen hopkins, published in. Crank trilogy by ellen hopkins, 9781442499591, available at book. She is a favorite author for both young adult and the teenage readers. The first edition of the novel was published in august 21st 2007, and was written by ellen hopkins. Ellen hopkins is a celebrated name among young adult novel writers. Free download or read online glass pdf epub crank series book. Drug addiction is ugly, and kristina will do anything for the monster, including parting with her family and leaving her baby behind. I love ellen hopkins and i have read all of her books multiple times. Ellen hopkins has been writing poetry for many years.
Fallout is ellen hopkins s third novel, and the third and final book in the crank trilogy. Glass 2007 read online free book by ellen hopkins in. Pdf crank book by ellen hopkins free download 537 pages. Kristina continues to dance with the monster of crystal methamphetamine, her fragmented emotions and cloudy denial displayed keenly by hopkins s shards of free verse. I shared this novel with a few students and noticed something amazing.
Ellen hopkins has 45 books on goodreads with 1196587 ratings. The first edition of the novel was published in 2004, and was written by ellen hopkins. Ellen hopkinss book, tilt, was released september 11, 2012, and is a companion from the point of view of the teens mentioned in triangles. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Ellen hopkins is an american author of young adult novels and nonfiction books. Jun 29, 2009 please state the order of the following books by ellen hopkins. Write a short story about what you think will happen to kristina and her baby after the events depicted in the book. Ellen hopkins, born in 1955, is an american novelist currently residing in carson city, nevada.
Ellen hopkins unfortunately, at present we really do not have specifics of the actual artisan ellen hopkins. Kristina believes she can control the monster now that she has hunter to take. Glass is the second novel in the verse novel series crank by ellen hopkins, published in hardcover in august 2007 and in softcover on april 7, 2009. Glass by ellen hopkins, was the second installment of the crank series. All with an infant baby who deserves, and isnt getting, his mothers love. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. Hopkins was adopted to albert and valeria wagner when they were 72 and 42, respectively. She lives with her husband and son in carson city, nevada. Id recommend this book to everyone aged 16 due to the bad language and the themes. Ive now started on the third and final book in the series.
She is well known for her books entitled crank, burned, impulse and several others. The pacing is not as fast as the first book, but its still a great sequel. Ellen hopkins after i finished crank, i practically sped my way to barnes and noble go get this book. Dec 09, 2010 ellen hopkins is fast becoming a favorite author for me. Lot of 6 ellen hopkins books tricks, fallout, impulse, burned, glass, crank. The main characters of this young adult, poetry story are brad, trey. Ellen hopkins books list of books by author ellen hopkins. Ellen hopkins goodreads author editor, terri clark goodreads author contributor. My students need 40 copies of glass, by ellen hopkins, to develop an understanding of literary devices in poetry. Perfect was released on september, 2011, and is a companion novel to impulse. My only slight complaint is how the narrator uses a scratchy voice for all male characters, but thats easy enough to get past.
Its popularity among teens is rooted in hopkins pullnopunches story lines that tackle issues such as crystalmeth addiction, teen prostitution, suicide and incest. Reading guide to glass by ellen hopkins literature. She lives in carson city, nevada, with her husband and son. This is a gutwrenching story based around the authors own daughter. We also accept submissions from our visitors and will select the quotes we feel are most appealing to the bookquoters community. The book has been awarded with soaring eagle book award. Crank by ellen hopkins impulse by ellen hopkins identical by ellen hopkins burned by ellen. Each quote represents a book that is interesting, well written and has potential to enhance the readers life. Glass by ellen hopkins at the best online ebook storage. Kristina now lives in her mothers reno home with her baby, but constantly dreams of getting high. I believe this is because they are a fictional story.
Ellen hopkins is a selfconfessed adopted child of valeria and albert wagner. The song is called am i wrong and its by love spit love. She has published several new york times bestselling novels. This reading guide for glass, the sequel to crank by ellen hopkins, includes questions and activities to help you discuss with your students the dangers of substance abuse and the ramifications of drug addiction. 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. Crank was the first novel that ellen hopkins wrote and was published in october of 2004 with the help of julia richardson, her editor. But she finds herself searching for robyn, her old contact for the street crank. Crank and glass have always been more than just stories. Glass is the sequel to crank, and fallout, the third and final book in the series, was released on september 14, 2010. This is an excellent resource for national alcohol and drug addiction recovery month september and alcohol and drug awareness month april. The main characters of this young adult, poetry story are kristina snow. Nov 21, 2008 anyone know any good books similar to ellen hopkins books, crank, burned, impulse, glass, etc anyone know anything similar to this. 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.
A store of religion, abuse, love, and death, ellen captures the voice of a young girl who lived it all. Summary of glass by ellen hopkins by mckennzie kearns on. Ellen hopkins book lot crank and glass paperback ebay. Addicted to meth after a brief visit to her estranged father, kristina thinks that she can manage her addictionwithout giving it upnow that she has a baby to care for. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Basically, theres just one line that reminds me of the book, its like glass, when we break, i wish no one in my place. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
The crank series which includes crank, glass, and fallout feel so real. Hopkins creates a satisfying and moving story, and her carefully structured poems ensure that each word and phrase is savored. She started writing her career writing nonfiction books for children about various topics such as orcas and military subjects. Glass book by ellen hopkins official publisher page.
If you thought kristina was in trouble in crank, you havent seen anything yet. Identical, impulse and burn are likewise amongst the top ten bestselling lists but are completely about diverse subjects. Ellen hopkins is the new york times bestselling author of crank, burned, impulse, glass, identical, tricks, fallout, perfect, triangles, tilt, and collateral. Ellen hopkins books online books online bookshop qbd. After reading crank, i had to pick up glass right away and find out what came next for kristina in her fight against the monster crank crystal meth. With this book, she is honored to enter the realm of middle. Students finished the book within two days and could not stop raving about it to their peers, whom were all asking for a copy as well. Ellen louise hopkins is a new york times bestselling author. Even though i dont normally like novels told in verse, i do really enjoy hers. Manufactured in the united states of america first paperback edition april 2009 10 9 8 7 6 5 the library of congress has cataloged the hardcover edition as follows. Summary of glass by ellen hopkins by mckennzie kearns on prezi.
Anyone know any good books similar to ellen hopkins books. The books do have some wear such as normal wear and may have marks on inside. Lot of 6 ellen hopkins books tricks, fallout, impulse. Glass by ellen hopkins picks up where crank left off. Glass book by ellen hopkins official publisher page simon. This story continues the tale of kristina and how the drug ends up controlling her life. I know, i know, im about 10 years behind on this trilogy, but im really enjoying it now that ive picked it.
Ellen hopkins is currently considered a single author. Like the previous novel in the series, glass has been the subject of controversy, with the book being partially responsible for a public appearance by hopkins getting cancelled due to parental complaints. The third book of the series, fallout, was published in 2010. Now with a baby to care for, she is determined to be the one deciding when and how much, the one calling the shots.
She lives with her family in carson city, nevada, where she has founded ventana sierra, a nonprofit youth housing and resource initiative. Ellen hopkins does a great job of taking us on this painful trip that was loosely based on her own daughters experiences with the monster. After reading crank by ellen hopkins, i knew i had to read the sequel. Gritty and raw, this tale shows the effects crack has on an individual and their love ones. Ellen hopkins and had to make a book trailer on it, its not very well edited but i hope it inspires yall to read the book. There are several other books about teenage drug addiction, including go ask alice and smack. I know that crank is first but which one is the sequal to crank and then what comes after those. 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. Book design by mike rosamilia the text of this book was set in trade gothic condensed. A reading group guide to glass by ellen hopkins about the book. Glass is ellen hopkins s second novel, and the second book in the crank trilogy.
Kristina thinks that now she has a baby to care for and love, she can let go of the old addiction. Glass by ellen hopkins kristinas descent continues in the new york times bestselling sequel to crank, now with a refreshed look and a trade paperback trim. Summary for glass by ellen hopkins in the book glass written by ellen hopkins there is a girl named kristina and she got pregnant at age 16 and the real father left and her true love left for college so they arent together anymore but theres more. Your favorite authors on ellen hopkins crank and glass by. In glass, kristina has moved from streetgrade meth or crank to mafia produced ice or glass. Aug 01, 2008 listen to glass audiobook by ellen hopkins. Hopkins daughter is a recovering meth addict and this book is based on her experiences another fact that may draw teen fans.
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