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Monday, November 13, 2017

Crank*Glass*Impulse by Ellen Hopkins

Have you read any banned books lately? Share your insights on this controversial series of novels from author Ellen Hopkins.

posted by Llibre/Moxley, librarians @ 11:34 AM

2 Comments:

At Thu Nov 16, 09:04:00 AM 2017, Anonymous Madison P. said...

The novel Crank by Ellen Hopkins appeals to an adolescent audience because it focuses on teenage pregnancy, drug abuse, divorce, young love, and rape, all topics that, unfortunately, have become commonplace in the adolescent world. Adolescents tend to find the more dramatic, deep side of things more interesting because they see a lot more of it in their own, or their friends’, lives. With the main character, Kristina/Bree, taking a trip to her father’s and coming back with a deadly addiction that she will do anything to please, as well as a new found wild side that is best at getting into trouble, adolescents can truly learn more about the way drug abuse, pregnancy, etc. can affect not only the user but the people around them as well. It can also give them an idea of the thought process of people going through things like this. Strong topics such as these tend to entice younger readers, which makes the novel a great place for adolescents to learn more about these things in a safe way.

 
At Thu Nov 16, 11:40:00 AM 2017, Anonymous Mrs. Llibre said...

Madison,
Your response is such a good assessment of this novel--its purpose and its appeal. You recognize what so many people don't: That books like this give teen readers a safe way to contemplate risky behavior and to analyze the dangers associated with that behavior. This book is not encouraging bad behavior; in fact, its purpose is the exact opposite. It makes me proud of you for your insight and for your succinct expression of that insight as well.
:)Mrs. Llibre

 

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