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Crank

by Ellen Hopkins

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ISBN13: 9780689865190
ISBN10: 0689865198
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Kristina Georgia Snow is the perfect daughter: gifted high school junior, quiet, never any trouble. But on a trip to visit her absentee father, Kristina disappears and Bree takes her place. Bree is the exact opposite of Kristina — she's fearless.

Through a boy, Bree meets the monster: crank. And what begins as a wild, ecstatic ride turns into a struggle through hell for her mind, her soul — her life.

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"Nonfiction author Hopkins pens her first novel, written in verse, introducing 15-year-old narrator Kristina, who reveals how she became addicted to crank, and how the stimulant turned her from straight-A student to drug dealer, and eventually a teen mom. On a court-ordered visit to see her slimy and long-absent dad, she meets — and is instantly attracted to — Adam, who sports a 'tawny six pack,/ and a smile.' Soon, Adam introduces her to 'the monster' (there, she also unleashes a new personality, id-driven Bree). Her addiction grows, as does Bree's control. Readers get a vivid sense of the highs and lows involved with using crank ('I needed food, sleep,/ but the monster denied/ every bit of it'). Her life changes quickly: Soon she's dating two guys, both of whom use crank; says 'Fuck you' to her mom, can't keep up with school, and loses her old friends. There are plenty of dramatic moments: The first time she does crank, for example, her dad joins her. That same night, she stumbles into a bad area and is almost raped, and Adam's girlfriend tries to kill herself. Later in the book, she does get raped and starts selling the drug for the Mexican Mafia. Readers will appreciate the creative use of form here (some poems, for instance, are written in two columns that can be read separately or together), and although the author is definitely on a mission, she creates a world nearly as consuming and disturbing as the titular drug. Ages 14-up." Publishers Weekly (Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information, Inc.)

Synopsis:

Kristina Georgia Snow is the perfect daughter:gifted high school junior, quiet, never any trouble. But on a trip to visit her absentee father, Kristina disappears and Bree takes her place. Bree is the exact opposite of Kristina — she's fearless.

Through a boy, Bree meets the monster: crank. And what begins as a wild, ecstatic ride turns into a struggle through hell for her mind, her soul — her life.

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About the Author

Ellen Hopkins is the New York Times bestselling author of Crank, Burned, Impulse, Glass, Identical, Tricks, Fallout, and Perfect. Her novels are praised by teens and adults alike, and she has been called the “bestselling living poet in the U.S.” by mediabistro.com. She lives with her family in Carson City, Nevada. Be sure to visit Ellen Hopkins online at ellenhopkins.com; facebook.com/ellenhopkinsauthor; and twitter.com/ellenhopkinsYA.
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moiraethefatesbookreview, October 20, 2011 (view all comments by moiraethefatesbookreview)
Kristina Georgia Snow is the perfect daughter: gifted high school junior, quiet, never any trouble. But on a trip to visit her absentee father, Kristina disappears and Bree takes her place. Bree is the exact opposite of Kristina -- she's fearless. Through a boy, Bree meets the monster: crank. And what begins as a wild, ecstatic ride turns into a struggle through hell for her mind, her soul -- her life. (Synopsis provided by goodreads)

I had seen so many over the moon reviews of this book, I could not wait to get my hands on it. For me it was good, it was better then okay, but not wonderful. It was a quick read, mostly because it was written in verse. The patterns of the verse were creative, but after page 400, it got a little confusing.
I liked the idea of Kristina/Bree having different thoughts on the same page that was neat.
The book like most "issue" books does have a strong message, it could be interpreted as being "heavy Handed". I think that it is all in how the reader comes to the book and they choose to see it.

It is a good read, but I think it should be kept for older teens, I wouldn't let a 13 year old read it for example. But that is where the parent needs to make that call for their child.

* Reading level: Young Adult
* Paperback: 544 pages
* Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books; Original edition (October 5, 2004)
* ISBN-10: 0689865198
* Author: Ellen Hopkins
* Cover Art: I don't like plain covers very much.
* Overall rating **** out of 5 stars.
* Obtained: Won, thank you Julie!
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laurenhorne0405, September 20, 2011 (view all comments by laurenhorne0405)
i absolutely loved this book. Ellen's Hopkins other books in this series were amazing as well. i spent a lot of time reading this books, because i didn't want to put them down. i just wanted to kept reading them. i definitely would recommend this book as well as the others in this collection :)
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dydork, November 30, 2010 (view all comments by dydork)
Crank is a story of a drug addict named Kristina. It has an amazing plot and story about love and betrayal. The writing is literally made into shapes onto the page. At moments it can be a little confusing. Mainly when Ellen describes Kristina's alter personality Bree. Overall it was an excellent book and has a good moral. I enjoyed reading this book a lot. It is an easy read. I loved the way Ellen describes the alter personalities. I would recommend Crank to any one that is looking for a marvelous book.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780689865190
Author:
Hopkins, Ellen
Publisher:
Simon Pulse
Author:
ins
Author:
Ellen Hopk
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General
Subject:
Pregnancy
Subject:
Social Situations - Dating & Sex
Subject:
Family - Parents
Subject:
Social Situations - Drugs, Alcohol, & Substance Abuse
Subject:
Family problems
Subject:
Social Issues - Dating & Sex
Subject:
Social Issues - Drugs, Alcohol, & Substance Abuse
Subject:
Teenage girls
Subject:
Drug abuse
Subject:
Schools
Subject:
Children s-General
Copyright:
2004
Edition Description:
B102
Publication Date:
October 2004
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
- Up
Language:
English
Pages:
544
Dimensions:
7 x 5 in 12.705 oz
Age Level:
from 14
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"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "Nonfiction author Hopkins pens her first novel, written in verse, introducing 15-year-old narrator Kristina, who reveals how she became addicted to crank, and how the stimulant turned her from straight-A student to drug dealer, and eventually a teen mom. On a court-ordered visit to see her slimy and long-absent dad, she meets — and is instantly attracted to — Adam, who sports a 'tawny six pack,/ and a smile.' Soon, Adam introduces her to 'the monster' (there, she also unleashes a new personality, id-driven Bree). Her addiction grows, as does Bree's control. Readers get a vivid sense of the highs and lows involved with using crank ('I needed food, sleep,/ but the monster denied/ every bit of it'). Her life changes quickly: Soon she's dating two guys, both of whom use crank; says 'Fuck you' to her mom, can't keep up with school, and loses her old friends. There are plenty of dramatic moments: The first time she does crank, for example, her dad joins her. That same night, she stumbles into a bad area and is almost raped, and Adam's girlfriend tries to kill herself. Later in the book, she does get raped and starts selling the drug for the Mexican Mafia. Readers will appreciate the creative use of form here (some poems, for instance, are written in two columns that can be read separately or together), and although the author is definitely on a mission, she creates a world nearly as consuming and disturbing as the titular drug. Ages 14-up." Publishers Weekly (Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information, Inc.)
"Synopsis" by , Kristina Georgia Snow is the perfect daughter:gifted high school junior, quiet, never any trouble. But on a trip to visit her absentee father, Kristina disappears and Bree takes her place. Bree is the exact opposite of Kristina — she's fearless.

Through a boy, Bree meets the monster: crank. And what begins as a wild, ecstatic ride turns into a struggle through hell for her mind, her soul — her life.

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