Crank
Crank by Ellen Hopkins is a reprint edition published by Margaret K. McElderry Books on June 15, 2010. This 544-page novel-in-verse is presented in English and explores the harrowing journey of seventeen-year-old Kristina Snow as she confronts the destructive force of crystal meth. Through her transformation into her reckless alter-ego Bree, the narrative delves into the complexities of addiction and its impact on family dynamics and social themes.
Readers will find a vivid and transfixing portrayal of teenage drug use, told from Kristina’s perspective. The book examines the tortured logic of addiction, providing insight into the struggles faced by those affected by substance abuse. With its focus on family, parents, and the challenges of adolescence, Crank offers a compelling look at the realities of addiction and its far-reaching consequences.
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This is a story about a monster. Not a dragon or a mythological beast, but a very real, very destructive monster–crystal meth–that takes hold of seventeen-year-old Kristina Snow and transforms her into her reckless alter-ego Bree. Based on her own daughter’s addiction to crystal meth, Ellen Hopkins’ novel-in-verse is a vivid, transfixing look into teenage drug use. Told in Kristina’s voice, it provides a realistic portrayal of the tortured logic of an addict.
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