She has two supportive parents, shes popular at school, and shes been killing it at gymnastics. Still waiting for perfect and i cant wait until her other new ones come out see more. This book is told from the viewpoint of pattyn as well as her sister, jackie, and takes place shortly after the final events of the first book. 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.
Their father is a wellknown district court judge and their mother a politician. Ellen hopkins author of crank goodreads share book. Ellen hopkins books list of books by author ellen hopkins. She has written a couple of adult novels, including triangles and collateral. Her beautifully written books are brutality honest as they confront harsh realities such as addiction. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Publishers weekly a new york times bestselling book also by ellen hopkins crank impulse glass this book is a work of fiction. The novel is a memoir of the lives of three children of a methaddicted mother, kristina, and how her addiction affected their lives. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. Collateral is the first book ive read by ellen hopkins and i approached it with hopeful optimism mostly because i had heard that it was written in free verse style and, after having immersed myself in poetry this year, i thought it would be fun to try something like this. National book award nomiee burned 20062007 gatway readers award winner crank 2007 ala best book for young adoults nominee burned 20062007 taysha readers list burned 2008 ala best book for young adoults impolse ala top ten for young adoultsglass gorgia peach award nominee impolse kirkus best book for teens identical. Ellen hopkins is not only a new york times bestselling author, shes a perennially popular author. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
Ellen hopkins launches her new book people kill people at the 2018 library of congress national book festival in washington, d. Im pretty sure it is one of the only ellen hopkins books that has a happy ending. She is well known for her books entitled crank, burned, impulse and several others. Apr 14, 2009 there was a movie made in 2006 called crank, but it has no relevance to ellen hopkins. Ellen hopkins released a sequel to burned called smoke on september 10, 20. This one, unlike some of the others that ive read, is so disturbing that i had a tough time reading it. Three teens, connected by their parents bad choices, tell in their own voices of their lives and loves as shane finds his first boyfriend, mikayla discovers that love can be pushed too far, and harley loses herself in her quest for new experiences.
Like i belong somewhere else, anywhere but here, and escape lies just past that snowy window, cool and crisp as the february air. Discount prices on books by ellen hopkins, including titles like people kill people. She lives with her husband and son in carson city, nevada. On the surface they are the perfect american family, but beneath the facade lies a damaged family. Crank by ellen hopkins book trailer by hannah westrick. Buy a cheap copy of perfect, signed edition book by ellen hopkins. No matter how many copies of her books i have at the library, i end up having to purchase more copies because they end up disappearing andor the demand for her books continues. She started writing her career writing nonfiction books for children about various topics such as orcas and military subjects. List verified daily and newest books added immediately. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Her first novel, crank, also written in verse, met with critical acclaim. Burned by ellen hopkins 2006, hardcover for sale online. Ellen hopkinss book, tilt, was released september 11, 2012, and is a companion from the point of view of the teens mentioned in triangles. New from ellen hopkins, the new york times bestselling author of crank and tricks.
Identical, impulse and burn are likewise amongst the top ten bestselling lists but are completely about diverse subjects. Hopkins is effective in her efforts to represent the beautiful yet broken lives of young people as they struggle to determine their identities. The united states government, now called the confederation, has redefined what it means to be american. Your favorite authors on stephenie meyers twilight series by.
Nov 06, 2012 written in hopkins signature free verse triangles, 2011, etc. Ellen hopkins is a poet and awardwinning author, with 20 published nonfiction books for children and five new york times bestselling young adult novelsinverse. She has published several new york times bestselling novels. Ellen hopkins has 45 books on goodreads with 1194292 ratings. Sep 19, 2019 new york times best selling author ellen hopkins joins us sept. Fallout is ellen hopkins s third novel, and the third and final book in the crank trilogy. A reading group guide to identical by ellen hopkins about the book kaeleigh and raeanne gardella, identical twins, live in a posh california neighborhood. Ellen hopkins is an american author of young adult novels and nonfiction books. Ellen louise hopkins is a new york times bestselling author. Jan 20, 2014 ellen hopkins is not only a new york times bestselling author, shes a perennially popular author. 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.
To go all the way back to my beginning requires rewindingeek. Buy ellen hopkins ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Ellen hopkins author event athensclarke county library. She lives with her family in carson city, nevada, where she has founded ventana sierra, a nonprofit youth housing and resource initiative. Ashley and her marine boyfriend paint their relationship in searing physical terms in this uneven tale of two best friends and the men they. Jan, 2020 glass is the sequel to crank, and fallout, the third and final book in the series, was released on september 14, 2010. A banned and bestselling author ellen hopkins writes in verse about issues like teen pregnancy and drug abuse. So i have started to read all the books by ellen hopkins, these were suggested to me by matts cousins this summer and i have finally gotten.
Your book and signing line ticket can be picked up at the event. Ellen hopkins has 45 books on goodreads with 1194790 ratings. She lives with her family in carson city, nevada, where she has founded ventana sierra. I believe in feelings and family, friendship and fidelity, forgiveness. Ellen hopkins, author of crank, talks about ya writing.
I recently read ellen hopkinss newest book identical. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Crank was the first novel that ellen hopkins wrote and was published in october of 2004 with the help of julia richardson, her editor. Any references to historical events, real people, or real locales are used fictitiously. Glass is the sequel to crank, and fallout, the third and final book in the series, was released on september 14, 2010. Ellen hopkins books list of books 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. Kristinas daring alter ego, bree, emerges when gentle clouds of monotony smother kristinas lifewhen theres nothing to do and no one to connect with. Just a typical fantasy, but for a girl raised in a religiousand abusivefamily, a simple dream could be the first step toward eternal damnation.
Perfect was released on september, 2011, and is a companion novel to impulse. Ellen hopkins love or lust burned my favorite poem thus far in this series. What ellen hopkins book has the character trey in it. By book s end, readers may well feel the effects of each protagonists final choice. However, she did answer a similar question on her faq page, q.
She is currently hard at work on her seventh and says she hopes for a printz nomination before she reaches her expiration date. Kristina snow is a main character in the first two books of the crank trilogy. Ellen hopkins is the new york times bestselling author of crank, burned, impulse, glass, identical, tricks, fallout, perfect, triangles, tilt, and collateral. With this book, she is honored to enter the realm of middle. There is a script for crank being shopped around now, so its always possible. When are ellen hopkins new books coming out i know she has two new books being published i just dont know when or what they are called question and answer in the ellen hopkins club. Hopkins said she didnt plan to release a sequel but, because of high demand from her fans she decided to continue the series. The ellen hopkins ptac is a nonprofit organization that exists to serve students, parents, teachers, and administrators to enhance the education process. For the most part, hannahs life is just how she wants it. Ellen hopkins doesnt seem to have an upcoming book. Appropriate for hs and adults due to mature content. Also by ellen hopkins crank burned impulse glass identical tricks margaret k. If youre here, it probably means you want to know more about me, so where do we start. Ellen hopkins is the awardwinning author of many books, including tilt and perfect.
Author ellen hopkinss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases. When are ellen hopkins new books coming out ellen hopkins. This is the order of ellen hopkins books in both chronological order and publication order. 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. 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. Her second adult novel, collateral, came out in the fall of 2012. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This book, like all of the others in hopkinss repertoire, is filled with edginess. Their newest book is people kill people and was released on september, 4th 2018. Ellen hopkins is a celebrated name among young adult novel writers. Ellen hopkins has been writing poetry for many years. It takes place 19 years after the events of crank and glass. A gun is sold in the classifieds after killing a spouse, bought by a teenager for needed protection. 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.
She lives in carson city, nevada, with her husband and son. I was writing as a freelance journalist and nonfiction author, while dabbling in books for children picture books and raising three children. Shes one of my personal favourites and i love all her books. She is a favorite author for both young adult and the teenage readers. Maybe im just emotional or something, but i had an almost physical aversion to a couple of the characters in this book.