Identical book by ellen hopkins official publisher. Ellen hopkins once told me that she tries to always write the truth in her books. Jan, 2020 hopkins has since written several verse novels exposing teenage struggles such as drug addiction, mental illness, and prostitution, including crank, burned, impulse, identical, glass, tricks, tilt, and fallout. Her first novel, crank, also written in verse, met with critical acclaim. Books like burned, impulse, crank, glass, identical by ellen hopkins. See all books authored by ellen hopkins, including crank, and glass, and more on. Kaeleigh and raeanne are 16yearold identical twins, the daughters of a district court judge father and politician mother running for us congress. Identical perfect on the outside, but behind the normal rockwell facades, each holds its secrets.
In order ellen hopkins books are crank, burned, impulse, glass, identical, and tricks. Kaeleigh is the good girlshe does well in school and has a lead role in the school musical. Identical by ellen hopkins in doc, fb2, txt download ebook. Kaeleigh and raeanne are identical down to the dimple. Jan, 2009 books like burned, impulse, crank, glass, identical by ellen hopkins. Glass is the sequel to crank, and fallout, the third and final book in the series, was released on september 14, 2010. 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. Crank was the first novel that ellen hopkins wrote and was published in october of 2004 with the help of julia richardson, her editor. Ellen hopkins is a great author and i hope she writes more books like this. An awesome list by the newport beach public library. 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.
Jan 20, 2014 why you like ellen hopkins the realistic, edgy, no holds barred stories are what bring readers in and keep them interested in hopkinss books. Some pages feature a more standard stanza format, while others take a more artistic approach, like the example shown. Times bestselling author of crank, burned, impulse, glass, identical, tricks, fallout, perfect, triangles, tilt, and collateral. One of my favorite books, like omg this book is amazing, romantic, sad, sexy, and breathtaking.
Out of all the books ive read by ellen hopkins, the poetry in identical is probably my favorite, and used to the greatest effect. Their father is a wellknown district court judge and their mother a politician. Apr 02, 2010 i love ellen hopkins books crank, identical, glass etc. Identical by ellen hopkins at the best online ebook storage. If you are new to hopkins work and you would like to better understand her approach to storytelling, consider reading these, some of the best books the author has produced. Kaeleigh and raeanne are identical twins, mirror images of each other. One example that i can give of readers expecting my honesty is from identical.
This book, like all of the others in hopkinss repertoire, is filled with edginess. Behind the facade each sister has her own dark secret, and thats where their differences begin. Hopkins has since written several verse novels exposing teenage struggles such as drug addiction, mental illness, and prostitution, including crank, burned, impulse, identical, glass, tricks, tilt, and fallout. Mar 12, 2020 just like all the other books by ellen hopkins, identical is a fast paced and painfully emotional read. Find authors like ellen hopkins from the worlds largest community of readers. On the surface they are the perfect american family, but beneath the facade lies a damaged family. You can find an example of this in pretty much any book, but i would recommend impulse by ellen hopkins identical by ellen hopkins touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen lord of the fllies by. Maybe im just emotional or something, but i had an almost physical aversion to a couple of the characters in this book. As daughters of a districtcourt judge father and a politician mother, they are an allamerican family on the surface. She lives with her family in carson city, nevada, where she has founded ventana sierra, a nonprofit youth housing and resource initiative. This fastpaced, edgy novel about obsessive teen romance is prefect for fans of ellen hopkins. Aug 27, 2008 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. Just like all the other books by ellen hopkins, identical is a fast paced and painfully emotional read.
Books like burned, impulse, crank, glass, identical by ellen. I keep getting inquiries for readalikes for ellen hopkins books. Identical is the first book i have read by ellen hopkins, and im very unsure what to think, or if i want to read any of her other books. Identical kaeleigh and raeanne are 16yearold identical twins, the daughters of a district court judge father and politician mother running for us congress. Everyone thinks that kaeleigh and raeanne have the perfect family. She lives with her family in carson city, nevada, where she has founded ventana sierra.
And i have read go ask alice and the book called living dead girl. Books like burned, impulse, crank, glass, identical by. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read identical. The book was released in august 2008 and hit the new york times bestsellers list. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. Why you like ellen hopkins the realistic, edgy, no holds barred stories are what bring readers in and keep them interested in hopkinss books. Not only is this book absolutely horrifying, but its very real in a very scary way. Identical by ellen hopkins meet your next favorite book. Identical, impulse and burn are likewise amongst the top ten bestselling lists but are completely about diverse subjects. Kaeleigh and raeanne are sixteenyearold identical twins, the daughters of a district court judge father and politician mother running for congress. If you like identical you might like similar books burned, impulse, tricks, fallout, glass. In ellen hopkins story of twin sisters kaeleigh and raeanne, one must save the other after. Ellen hopkins became a published author in 2000 with air devils. You might also like similar books to identical, like burned.
I have never particularly enjoyed verse writing, so when this book arrived and i saw that it was all in verse, i considered just leaving it in a corner to collect dust. Find books like identical from the worlds largest community of readers. Author ellen hopkinss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers. Identical by ellen hopkins published august 26th 2008 by margaret k. While there are lots of other potential readalikes for ellen hopkins, i wanted to give a broad range. Hopkinss gift with free verse reaches new heights in this portrait of splintered identical twins. For kaeleigh, shes the misplaced focus of daddys love, intended for a. This one, unlike some of the others that ive read, is so disturbing that i had a tough time reading it. 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.
Oct 10, 2014 there are new titles and older titles. Raeanne acts out with bulimia and rough sex, willingly trading sex for drugs. Hopkins s gift with free verse reaches new heights in this portrait of splintered identical twins. Download and read online for free identical by ellen hopkins. Everything on the surface of their lives seems norman rockwell perfect. I finished this book and thought as i do many other times.
Aug 26, 2008 identical ebook written by ellen hopkins. Below is a list of ellen hopkins books in order of when they were originally published. Identical is one of many books ive read from author ellen hopkins. The twins, who are perfectly identical, are the daughters of a. 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. Ellen hopkins books list of books by author ellen hopkins. The book released in august 2008 and was hit the new york times bestsellers list. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publishers book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. See more ideas about books, books to read and my books. Identical by ellen hopkins book cover, description, publication history. Ellen hopkins has been writing poetry for many years. But would it be an ellen hopkins novel if it didnt haunt you a little after it was finished.
Daddy drinks wild turkey and pops painkillersand molests kaeleigh. Are any of the books by ellen hopkins a movie answers. Identical by ellen hopkins and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If you liked identical by ellen hopkins, here are some books like this.
Learn more about identical at in ellen hopkins story of twin sisters kaeleigh and raeanne, one must save the other after. Im in love with ellen hopkins work, and love all her books. A reading group guide to identical by ellen hopkins about the book kaeleigh and raeanne gardella, identical twins, live in a posh california neighborhood. She lives with her husband and son in carson city, nevada. Sexual abuse, a fatal car accident and violent alcoholism have wrecked their family. Ellen hopkins books are good but are very intense but good and well written.