This one, unlike some of the others that ive read, is so disturbing that i had a tough time reading it. Everything on the surface of their lives seems norman rockwell perfect. How kaeleigh and raeanne figure out just what it means to be whole again when. Their father is a wellknown district court judge and their mother a politician. These novels discuss delicate teenage issues such as, psychological problems, prostitution, drug addiction and other such issues that trouble young generation of today. Maybe im just emotional or something, but i had an almost physical aversion to a couple of the characters in this book. Sexual abuse, a fatal car accident and violent alcoholism have wrecked their family. Ellen hopkins edited and wrote short stores for small, alternative publisher before beginning her own novels. Identical perfect on the outside, but behind the normal rockwell facades, each holds its secrets. Hopkins felt they needed their own story after the release of triangles.
Jun 15, 2009 does anyone know where i can read identical by ellen hopkins free an e book retailer like amazon kindle edition sony sony pdf or a tackles perhaps the most difficult subject. Kaeleigh and raeanne are identical down to the dimple. Read identical by ellen hopkins for free with a 30 day free trial. Ellen hopkins became a published author in 2000 with air devils. Thats confusing so she dated all those boys in her head i will read the end i just want to know now because this kinda dissapointed me. As if the narrative wasnt strong enough to sustain itself for a whole book, it came across as trying to. Hopkins has stated that some of the material for the book came from friends, friends who are now strong successful women and you would never guess that abuse is in their past. This book clearly demonstrates how easily someone can become dependently hooked on this horrible drug. She lives with her husband and son in carson city, nevada. She has published several new york times bestselling novels. Behind the facade each sister has her own dark secret, and thats where their differences begin. As if the narrative wasnt strong enough to sustain itself for a whole book, it came.
Ellen hopkins s own daughter is a crank addict which is what i think gives it its realistic quality. This book is by far one of the most interesting books ive come across. Ellen hopkins books list of books by author ellen hopkins. Not only is this book absolutely horrifying, but its very real in a very scary way. The book released in august 2008 and was hit the new york times bestsellers list. Discount prices on books by ellen hopkins, including titles like people kill people. Identical is the story of kaeleigh and raeanne, 16 yearold identical twins. Raeanne acts out with bulimia and rough sex, willingly trading sex for drugs. Complete your set of ellen hopkins books yateen fiction crank. Crank was the first novel that ellen hopkins wrote and was published in october of 2004 with the help of julia richardson, her editor. Identical by ellen hopkins by tyler derossett on prezi. Sixteenyearold identical twin daughters of a district court judge and a candidate for the united states house of representatives, kaeleigh and raeanne gardella desperately struggle with secrets that have already torn them and their family apart.
See all books authored by ellen hopkins, including crank, and glass, and more on. Identical, impulse and burn are likewise amongst the top ten bestselling lists but are completely about diverse subjects. Each twins chapter ends on a lefthand page, while the other twins chapter begins on a righthand page. 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.
How kaeleigh and raeanne figure out just what it means to be whole again when their entire world has been torn to shreads is the guts and heart of this powerful. I finished this book and thought as i do many other times. Kaeleigh and raeanne, the protagonists, lead the reader into their complex life. So everything about the twins was just in her head then what about the tons of guys she dated. Her second adult novel, collateral, came out in the fall of 2012. Using free verse as her vehicle, hopkins crank, glass takes readers on a harrowing ride into the psyches of 16yearold identical twins kaeleigh and raeanne, both of whom are racing toward selfdestruction. A reading group guide to identical by ellen hopkins about the book kaeleigh and raeanne gardella, identical twins, live in a posh california neighborhood. This book, like all of the others in hopkins s repertoire, is filled with edginess. In the latest hardhitting ya novel by the new york times bestselling author, sixteenyearold identical twin girls must come to terms with their abusive father. Identical by ellen hopkins booksamillion online book store. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up.
Charlotte raeanne and kaeleighs grandmother who left their father ray when he was young. But would it be an ellen hopkins novel if it didnt haunt you a little after it was finished. Poetry books by ellen hopkins fallout identical burned glass impulse perfect. Ellen hopkins books list of books by ellen hopkins. Identical by ellen hopkins meet your next favorite book. Identical book by ellen hopkins official publisher page simon. Btw i am at the part where shes at the guys house and ian comes. Her first novel, crank, also written in verse, met with critical acclaim. Ellen hopkins is a celebrated name among young adult novel writers. Identical kaeleigh and raeanne are 16yearold identical twins, the daughters of a district court judge father and politician mother.
Lot of 5 complete your set of ellen hopkins books ya. Customers who bought this item also bought these digital items. It doesnt ever say the name of the town, but im fairly certain its solvang because thats the only city in california i can think of that is a tourist scandinavian style town. Identical by ellen hopkins by demi gardner on prezi. Identical is set in a small california town, designed to look pictureperfect, reminiscent of denmark. I am officially caught up with her and understand the full body of her work. The author of crank, burned and smoke, ellen hopkins writes in verse about issues like teen pregnancy and drug abuse. For kaeleigh, shes the misplaced focus of daddys love, intended for a. Daddy drinks wild turkey and pops painkillersand molests kaeleigh. 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 by ellen hopkins and a great selection of related books. She lives with her family in carson city, nevada, where she has founded ventana sierra, a nonprofit youth housing and resource initiative. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and. I put it back down and then picked it back up several years later and started from the.
Im in love with the style of writing that ellen hopkins shows and i will be purchasing more books by her. Hopkinss gift with free verse reaches new heights in this portrait of splintered identical twins. Behind the facade each sister has her own dark secret, and thats where their differences. Explore audibles collection of free sleep and relaxation audio experiences. Below is a list of ellen hopkins books in order of when they were originally published. Summary kaeleigh and raeanne are identical down to the dimple. This is not my first ellen hopkins book so i know by now not to expect fluffy bunnies and happily ever after endings. Identical by ellen hopkins in doc, fb2, txt download ebook. Identical by ellen hopkins book cover, description, publication history. Crank by ellen hopkins impulse by ellen hopkins identical by ellen hopkins burned. Identical kaeleigh and raeanne are 16yearold identical twins, the daughters of a district court judge father and politician mother running for us congress. Identical book chicago public library bibliocommons. Crank series complete 10 book set ellen hopkins hardcover january 1, 1971.
As daughters of a districtcourt judge father and a politician mother, they are an allamerican family on the surface. But while reading it, the whole time i thought maybe their problems would. Identical is one of many books ive read from author ellen hopkins. Let me know your thoughts in the comments or any requests you may have. This book is about identical twins kaeleigh and raeanne and is recommended for children ages 15 and up. 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.
Ellen hopkins has been writing poetry for many years. Author ellen hopkinss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Kaeleigh and raeanne are sixteenyearold identical twins, the daughters of a district court judge father and politician mother running for congress. Read identical online by ellen hopkins books free 30day trial. She lives with her family in carson city, nevada, where she has founded ventana sierra. With this book, she is honored to enter the realm of middle. Lawler raeanne and kaeleighs history teacher which raeanne tried to get with. 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. Lot of 9 complete your set of ellen hopkins hardcover books ya glass crank. Tilt book by ellen hopkins official publisher page. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. With identical, hopkins sticks with her successful formula, writing a thick book of free verse poetry about abused, selfdestructive teens. Ellen hopkinss book, tilt, was released september 11, 2012, and is a companion from the point of view of the teens mentioned in triangles.
Now she is the new york times bestselling author of crank, burned, impulse, glass, identical, tricks, fallout, and perfect. Kirkus best book for teens identical ala quick picks for reductant reders identical 2009 yalsa top ten for teens identical 2009 ala quick pick for reluctant reads identical 2009 abe awards crank 2009 soaring egale award crank 2009 green mountion book award crank. On the surface they are the perfect american family, but beneath the facade lies a damaged family. Identical by ellen hopkins pdf free download ebook. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support. Nonfiction author hopkins pens her first novel, written in verse, introducing 15yearold narrator kristina, who reveals how she became addicted to crank, and how the stimulant turned her from straighta student to drug dealer, and eventually a teen mom. The book was released in august 2008 and hit the new. Where the two are juxtaposed, selected words from each are identical, set off from the rest, as if trying to join with the words from the other twin on the opposite. Both girls must figure out how to become whole, but how can they when their world has been torn to shreds.
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