Ellen hopkins books list of books by author ellen hopkins. This is not my first ellen hopkins book so i know by now not to expect fluffy bunnies and happily ever after endings. With the poetry used to visualize the emotion, identical becomes an intense story that can equally shock. Ellen hopkins once told me that she tries to always write the truth in her books because. So everything about the twins was just in her head then what about the tons of guys she dated. I chose this subject matter identical by ellen hopkins in ellen hopkins identical, one twin must save the other after dark secrets come to light. Ellen hopkins is a celebrated name among young adult novel writers. Ellen hopkins and her husband john hopkins adopted cristals son at some point. Crank complete collection set 110 young adult fiction series by. Burned impulse glass identical tricks fallout perfect smoke tilt crank. Identical, impulse and burn are likewise amongst the top ten bestselling lists but are completely about diverse subjects. She lives with her husband and son in carson city, nevada.
Ellen louise hopkins born march 26, 1955 is a novelist who has published several new york. Aug 26, 2008 identical ebook written by ellen hopkins. Identical by ellen hopkins at the best online ebook storage. Identical by ellen hopkins published august 26th 2008 by margaret k.
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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read identical. The book has been awarded with soaring eagle book award. Identical ebook, ellen hopkins 9781416984658 boeken. I liked this book a lot becuase it took you in depth with the characters and it was like you actully knew them. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 537 pages and is available in paperback format. She started writing her career writing nonfiction books for children about various topics such as orcas and military subjects. Three teens who meet at reno, nevadas aspen springs mental hospital after each has attempted suicide connect with one another in a way they never have with their parents or anyone else in their lives.
The crank series 16 crank, glass, burned, identical, impulse, tricks paperback 2012. Apr 11, 20 in classic ellen hopkins style, identical focuses on its characters as they struggle against real issues. As readers tick off behaviors bulimia check, cutting check, more cynical readers might wonder why she didnt make the girls triplets so she could toss in a. On the surface they are the perfect american family, but beneath the facade lies a damaged family. Ellen hopkins is a former journalist and the awardwinning author of twenty nonfiction books for young readers.
Oct 10, 2016 identical by ellen hopkins published august 26th 2008 by margaret k. Breaking away from ellen hopkins tendency to explore consequences, identical looks at the effects sexual abuse has on the psyche. Identical is one of many books ive read from author ellen hopkins. Aug 27, 2008 listen to identical audiobook by ellen hopkins. Hopkins has since written several verse novels exposing teenage struggles such as drug addiction, mental illness, and prostitution, including crank, burned, impulse, identical, glass, tricks, tilt, and fallout. In the end of the book there is a surprise twist that i was not expecting at all.
Lot 6 crank series ellen hopkins tricks impulse identical. The crank series 16 crank, glass, burned, identical, impulse, tricks ellen hopkins on. She has published several new york times bestselling novels. Identical ellen hopkins author 2008 perfect impulse series book 2 ellen hopkins author 2011 crank trilogy crank series ellen hopkins author 2012 the you ive never known ellen hopkins author 2017 smoke burned series book 2 ellen hopkins. As daughters of a districtcourt judge father and a politician mother, they are an allamerican family. What is your favorite booknovel series to read while quarantined. Hopkinss gift with free verse reaches new heights in this portrait of splintered identical twins.
Sexual abuse, a fatal car accident and violent alcoholism have wrecked their family. Glass is the sequel to crank, and fallout, the third and final book in the series, was released on september 14, 2010. These novels discuss delicate teenage issues such as, psychological problems, prostitution, drug addiction and other such issues that trouble young generation of today. Daddy drinks wild turkey and pops painkillersand molests kaeleigh. She lives with her family in carson city, nevada, where she has founded ventana sierra, a nonprofit youth housing and resource initiative. Their father is a wellknown district court judge and their mother a politician. 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. But would it be an ellen hopkins novel if it didnt haunt you a little after it was finished. Crank was the first novel that ellen hopkins wrote and was published in october of 2004 with the help of julia richardson, her editor. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. I finished this book and thought as i do many other times. Identical is written from the alternating viewpoint of the twins, raeanne and kaeleigh gardella, with chapters. With identical, hopkins sticks with her successful formula, writing a thick book of free verse poetry about abused, selfdestructive teens.
As readers tick off behaviors bulimia check, cutting check, more cynical readers might wonder why she didnt make the girls triplets so she could toss in a few more. I know to expect a vivid depiction of exactly how life can be and is for some but boy oh boy, this one really takes the cake. Identical is written from the alternating viewpoint of the twins, raeanne and kaeleigh gardella, with chapters switching between their two perspectives. With this book, she is honored to enter the realm of middle. Their narratives are written in free verse in sometimes jagged shapes of broken hearts or. Ellen hopkins is a tremendous writer who brings real world issues into your head and heart. Behind the facade each sister has her own dark secret, and thats where their differences begin. As daughters of a districtcourt judge father and a politician mother, they are an allamerican family on the surface. For all her efforts writing fiction, ellen hopkins has been awarded generously over the years, receiving accolades like the charlotte award, the ssli honor book award, and the soaring eagle award, not to mention the green mountain book award. Your favorite authors on stephenie meyers twilight series. Jan, 2020 hopkins has since written several verse novels exposing teenage struggles such as drug addiction, mental illness, and prostitution, including crank, burned, impulse, identical, glass, tricks, tilt, and fallout. She lives in carson city, nevada, with her husband and son. Thats confusing so she dated all those boys in her head.
Identical kaeleigh and raeanne are 16yearold identical twins, the daughters of a district court judge father and politician mother running for us congress. Download and read online for free identical by ellen hopkins. Ellen hopkins has been writing poetry for many years. The main characters of this young adult, poetry story are kristina snow. It is very contemporary and the sisters are dealing with issues faced by todays high schoolers as well as facing challenges which have been around since time began. Raeanne acts out with bulimia and rough sex, willingly trading sex for drugs.
She has written a couple of adult novels, including triangles and collateral. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion on identical by ellen hopkins. Not only is this book absolutely horrifying, but its very real in a very scary way. Her first novel, crank, also written in verse, met with critical acclaim. Hopkins s gift with free verse reaches new heights in this portrait of splintered identical twins. As daughters of a districtcourt judge father and a politician mother, they are an allamerican familyon the surface. This study guide consists of approximately 55 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of identical.
Ellen hopkins is an american author of young adult novels and nonfiction books. The book released in august 2008 and was hit the new york times bestsellers list. Ellen hopkins is the new york times bestselling author of crank, burned, impulse, glass, identical, tricks, fallout, perfect, triangles, tilt, and collateral. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Pdf crank book by ellen hopkins free download 537 pages. Ellen hopkins author 2011 crank trilogy crank series ellen hopkins author. Read identical by ellen hopkins available from rakuten kobo. The first edition of the novel was published in 2004, and was written by ellen hopkins. Lot 6 crank series ellen hopkins tricks impulse identical burned fallout set.
Identical perfect on the outside, but behind the normal rockwell facades, each holds its secrets. The crank series 16 crank, glass, burned, identical. Kaeleigh and raeanne are identical down to the dimple. In classic ellen hopkins style, identical focuses on its characters as they struggle against real issues. Author ellen hopkinss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers. Her books are a must read for all young adult readers, especially since they are based on what has really happened in her own family with drug addiction, unwanted pregnancies and other issues young people face everyday. I honestly never thought i would see the day where i give an ellen hopkins book less than four stars, but here we are. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This is the order of ellen hopkins books in both chronological order and publication. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. The crank series 16 crank, glass, burned, identical, impulse, tricks. It is narrated very well by laura flanagan who portrays both sisters with distinctly different personalities.
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