She gets kicked out of her house after her baby gets hurt on her watch, starts dealing for the Mexican Mafia (“No problem. maybe 90 percent pure,” Kristina quickly loses control again. Getting/ out of this deep well/ of monotony I’m/ slowly drowning in.” When her former connection turns her on to “glass”: “Mexican meth, as/ good as it comes. Kristina now lives in her mother’s Reno home with her baby, but constantly dreams of “getting/ high.

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These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. 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.Ĭontributors: Susan Hart Lindquist, Lynda Sandoval, Niki Burnham, Terri Clark, Gail Giles, Cinda Chima, Megan Kelley Hall, Micol Ostow, Mary Bryan, John Tatro 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). What does the real “Kristina” think about the way her story is told in Crank and Glass?Ĭrank and Glass have always been more than just stories. Why do love and addiction so often go hand in hand? Where is the line between truth and fiction?

Glass by Ellen Hopkins