FLIRTIN’ WITH THE MONSTER edited by Ellen Hopkins – REVIEW May 6, 2009
Posted by karinlibrarian in young adult.Tags: crank, drug abuse, dysfunctional families, families, family issues, meth, methamphetamine, non-fiction, young adult
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Benbella Books – May 5, 2009
Normally, I don’t read a lot of non-fiction, but I’m sure glad I did in this case. Ellen Hopkins did a fantastic job of editing this collection of essays from multiple points of view. Several authors, including Gail Giles, weigh in on different aspects of the issues involved in CRANK and GLASS. Ellen, herself, gives more insight into the turmoil her family went through during the years “Kristina” was in the grips of the monster. But, what is probably the most interesting and beneficial to teen readers is the fact that members of the Hopkins family sound off as well. Ellen’s husband, “Kristina’s” sister, “Kristina,” and “Hunter” all have an essay included. Their powerful words give the reader a real look at the devastation drugs have on the entire family.
This book will definitely have a home on my middle school library shelf. If you know anyone that loves CRANK and GLASS, be sure to tell them about FLIRTIN’ WITH THE MONSTER.
Flirtin’ With the Monster:
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[...] trackback Like many other people, I love Ellen Hopkins’ books. I recently finished FLIRTIN’ WITH THE MONSTER and now have even more respect for her than I already did. I can’t wait for the release of [...]
i love this book omg good job ellen hopkins
i have not read Flirting with the Monster but i can’t wait to read it..i love all of ellen hopkins books they are fantastic..but i really like crank and glass..cant wait to read flirting with the monster…