Flirtin' With the Monster : Your Favorite Authors on Ellen Hopkins' Crank and Glass

Where is the line between truth and fiction?Why do love and addiction so often go hand in hand?What does the real'Kristina'think about the way her story is told in Crank and Glass?Crank and Glass have always been more than just stories. Join their author Ellen Hopkins and a host of other writers as they delve deep into Kristina's story, from the straight truth on the physical effects of methamphetamine addiction to the psychological consequences of keeping secrets (and how Hopkins'books have encouraged so many teens to reveal theirs).With an essay by Ellen's real-life daughter (the basis for the character of'Kristina') that tells her version of the events that inspired the books—along with perspectives from'Scott,''Jake,'and 10-year-old'Hunter,'the baby from Crank—Flirtin'with the Monster is a compelling journey through the complexities of Hopkins'beloved bestselling works. Flirtin' with the Monster pulls back the curtain on Ellen Hopkins' smart and daring books Crank and Glass and explores their appeal and originality through a compilation of serious yet fascinating essays. In addition to fan essays, Flirtin' with the Monster takes a deeper look at the issues behind Hopkins' bestselling novels by allowing the real teenage girl who inspired the meth-addicted main character to contribute an essay. Ellen Hopkins doesn't shy away from serious yet crucial teen topics, and whether it's homosexuality or suicide, she paints a very real picture of the issue. With an introduction by Ellen herself, Flirtin' with the Monster is the definite voice on what makes Crank and Glass page-turners for teens everywhere. Flirtin' with the Monster has essays written by Susan Hart Lindquist, Lynda Sandoval, Nicole Burnham, Terri Clark, Gail Giles, Cinda Chima, Megan Kelley Hall, Micol Ostow, Mary Bryan and John Tatro. Presents articles critically analyzing the popular novels on teenage crystal meth addiction, and includes testimonials from the author's family members upon whom the characters in the novel were based Your favorite authors on Ellen Hopkins' Crank and Glass