The novel is loosely based around hopkins daughters addiction to crystal meth. Mcelderry books, and laura rennert of andrea brown literary agency, inc. If youre here, it probably means you want to know more about me, so where do we start. Reviewed in the united states on february 23, 2016. Oct 12, 2018 ellen hopkins launches her new book people kill people at the 2018 library of congress national book festival in washington, d. Jun 14, 2016 i am an avid fan of ellen hopkins novels, and i had high expectations for this one, the only one i havent read except traffick, which is still relatively new. See all books authored by ellen hopkins, including crank, and glass, and more on. For as long as she can remember, its been just ariel and dad. Rumble book by ellen hopkins official publisher page.
Ellen hopkins is the new york times bestselling author of crank, burned, impulse, glass, identical, tricks, fallout, perfect, triangles, tilt, and collateral. 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. The first book, chameleon, will be published in fall 2016. I do not own the music or some of the picturesvideos, but they are cited at the end. Crank is a novel by ellen hopkins published in 2004. If im in the middle of my life, is this all ive got to show for it. Ellen hopkins books list of books by ellen hopkins. Book 2 ellen hopkins author 2015 glass ellen hopkins author. Shes one of those authors who every time she releases a new book, i want to read it asap.
His younger brother luke was bullied mercilessly after one of matts friends outed luke to the whole school, and when luke called matton the. Bestselling author ellen hopkins will be in our store this evening for a discussion and signing of her latest book, collateral. She is a 17 year old girl who has lived pretty much her entire life moving from one place to another with her dad. She is a favorite author for both young adult and the teenage readers. Ellen louise hopkins born march 26, 1955 is a novelist who has published several new york. I love this book because i love ellen hopkins as a writer. Perfect was released on september, 2011, and is a companion novel to impulse. The you ive never known by ellen hopkins goodreads. Ashley and her marine boyfriend paint their relationship in searing physical terms in this uneven tale of two best friends and the men they love. A version of this article appeared in the 1010 2016 issue of publishers weekly under the headline.
Hmm its always a shame when a book by an author you love disappoints. Ellen hopkins is an american author of young adult novels and nonfiction books. 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. In this emotionally powerful novel, written in ellen hopkinss signature poetic verse style, three women face the humbling question. Shes one of my favorites, im part of her fan club, and her crank saga is a must read for all young adults. Crank by ellen hopkins book trailer by hannah westrick youtube. These novels discuss delicate teenage issues such as, psychological problems, prostitution, drug addiction and other such issues that trouble young generation of today. Jan 20, 2014 ellen hopkins is not only a new york times bestselling author, shes a perennially popular author. Hopkins s gift with free verse reaches new heights in this portrait of splintered identical twins. Rumble by ellen hopkins relates the story of an eighteenyearold boy named matt reeling in the wake of his younger brothers suicide. She started writing her career writing nonfiction books for children about various topics such as orcas and military subjects. She lives with her husband and son in carson city, nevada. Ellen hopkins, author of nine new york times bestsellers, signs. Kristinas daring alter ego, bree, emerges when gentle clouds of monotony smother kristinas lifewhen theres nothing to do and no one to connect with.
Hopkins weaves in other contemporary political battlegrounds as well, including homelessness, racism and sexual assault, even mentioning recent acts of violence like the 2016 pulse nightclub mass. I was a kid, living with my family in new hampshire, when i noticed really noticed the landscape for the first time. She lives with her family in carson city, nevada, where she has founded ventana sierra, a nonprofit youth housing and resource initiative. A brilliant achievement from new york times bestselling author ellen hopkinswho has been called the bestselling living poet in the country by tricks is a book that turns you on and repels you at the same time. Ellen hopkins has been writing poetry for many years. Book 1 ellen hopkins author 2012 closer to nowhere ellen hopkins author 2020. Series 16 crank, glass, burned, identical, impulse, tricks ellen hopkins on. Blatantly atheist, matt blames the religious folk in his school for bullying his newly outed gay brother into killing himself. Ive never read anything by ellen hopkins but mostly because i need to be in a specific mood for it. Ellen hopkins, author of crank, talks about ya writing. Nov 06, 2012 the neighborhood itself, which serves as the novels narrator and chorus, tells us so.
Ellen hopkins has 45 books on goodreads with 1194790 ratings. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. Ellen hopkins is the awardwinning author of many books. This tells how i got involved with studying antimicrobial resistance in agriculture, contests with government and industry, new discoveries in the lab and field, and proposes solutions to the way we feed ourselves in the 21st century.
Rumble by ellen hopkins 2016, paperback for sale online. Daddy drinks wild turkey and pops painkillersand molests kaeleigh. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Ellen hopkins author of crank goodreads share book. Ellen hopkins, author of crank, talks about ya writing and her new book, traffick this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. The new york times bestselling author of crank and tricks explores the highly charged landscapes of bullying and. The you ive never known is mostly told from ariels perspective. This was the first ellen hopkins book ive read, and well did it turn out to be a blast. Ellen hopkins is the awardwinning author of many books, including tilt and perfect. Sixteenyearold kristina is a good student and a dutiful daughter, until she spends three weeks at her fathers in new mexico. For the most part, hannahs life is just how she wants it.
I borrowed a copy of this book from my public library. Your favorite authors on stephenie meyers twilight series. See all books authored by ellen hopkins, including freshwater fishing edge books, and into the abyss. To go all the way back to my beginning requires rewindingeek. Top 5 ellen hopkins books, by allie fogelberg runestone journal. Sexual abuse, a fatal car accident and violent alcoholism have wrecked their family. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ellen hopkins books online.
Crank by ellen hopkins book trailer by hannah westrick. I base my ratings on the goodreads rating system, which means that i gave this book two stars for it was ok. Rumble by ellen hopkins book cover, description, publication history. The only downside to this story for me, is that its about a young, troubled, white, handsome atheist. The story begins on a sunday afternoon in may when our neighborhood is still maintaining its tenuous peace, a loose balance between old and new, us and them, we are informed in the books opening paragraph. Written in hopkins signature free verse triangles, 2011, etc. Ellen hopkins launches her new book people kill people at the 2018 library of congress national book festival in washington, d. I really think that she knocked this one out of the park. Ellen hopkins writes mostly young adult novels dealing with tough subject matters. In september 2016 my book, chickenizing farms and food, was published by jhu press. If youre up for a little time travel, check out my bio page. It is based loosely on the real life addictions of her daughter to crystal meth.
She lives in carson city, nevada, with her husband and son. Discount prices on books by ellen hopkins, including titles like people kill people. The crank series 16 crank, glass, burned, identical, impulse. Ellen hopkins is a celebrated name among young adult novel writers. There were huge books all lined up next to each other. Ellen hopkins is a selfconfessed adopted child of valeria and albert wagner. The new york times bestselling author of crank and tricks explores the highly charged landscapes of bullying and forgiveness in this strong and. My partner, kayla stanley, and i completed this trailer for english ii h.
I am an avid fan of ellen hopkins novels, and i had high expectations for this one, the only one i havent read except traffick, which is still relatively new. With this book, she is honored to enter the realm of middle. Impulse i turn over the book and see the words act on your. Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. 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. Oct 12, 2018 hopkins weaves in other contemporary political battlegrounds as well, including homelessness, racism and sexual assault, even mentioning recent acts of violence like the 2016 pulse nightclub mass. She has written a couple of adult novels, including triangles and collateral. Ellen hopkins, author of nine new york times bestsellers. Do not read this book if you are sensitive to things such as suicide or suicidal tendencies and depression. Im not much of a verse reader either, but ive heard fantastic things about ellen hopkins stories. In this gripping and masterful novel told in verse, ellen hopkins. Ellen hopkinss book, tilt, was released september 11, 2012, and is a companion from the point of view of the teens.
Her first novel, crank, also written in verse, met with critical acclaim. I was searching my library near my house to read a book one day. Perfect by ellen hopkins 2011, hardcover for sale online ebay. The you ive never known is probably my favorite ellen hopkins book that i have read so far.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Raeanne acts out with bulimia and rough sex, willingly trading sex for drugs. Her second adult novel, collateral, came out in the fall of 2012. A tour of inner space covertocover books, and more on. Books about drug addictions are always hard to read and it seems like the author really did a good job with it.
Perfect, hardcover by hopkins, ellen, isbn 1416983244, isbn 9781416983248, brand new, free shipping in the us northern nevada teenagers cara, kendra, sean, and andre tell in their own voices of their very different paths toward perfection and how their goals change when tragedy strikes. Ellen louise hopkins is a new york times bestselling author. She is well known for her books entitled crank, burned, impulse and several others. Hopkins felt they needed their own story after the release of triangles. I was looking for something new and then something in the corner of h authors caught my eye. The book is required reading in many high schools, as well as many drug and drug court programs. Triangles by ellen hopkins 2012, paperback for sale online. Glass is the sequel to crank, and fallout, the third and final book in the series, was released on september 14, 2010. After, life was great, at least for a little while. Crank is followed by two novels glass and fallout, which continue kristinas story with addiction. Ellen hopkins books list of books by author ellen hopkins. Join facebook to connect with ellen hopkins and others you may know.