Summary
Does it get better? The New York Times bestselling author of Crank and Tricks explores the highly charged landscapes of bullying and forgiveness with brilliant sensitivity and emotional resonance.
Matthew Turner knows it doesn’t get better.
His younger brother Luke was bullied mercilessly after one of Matt’s friends outed Luke to the whole school, and when Luke called Matt—on the brink of suicide—Matt was too wrapped up in his new gi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781442482845 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1442482842 |
| Author: | Ellen Hopkins |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Margaret K McElderry Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 560 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2014 |
| Weight: | 463g |
| Dimensions: | 46mm x 127mm x 178mm |
| Audience Age: | 14-99 |
Critics Review
“Strong and worthy.”
“Hopkins again tackles hot-button subjects through free verse, taking on cyberbullying, censorship, the role of religion, and the difficulties of veterans returning from war…. Hopkins expertly documents Matt’s increasing ability to accept and love others in his life, and eventually himself.” * Publishers Weekly *
“Strong and worthy.” * Kirkus Reviews *
Hopkins’ many fans… [will find] catharsis and comfort in her portrayal of teens facing and surviving myriad societal problems. Fans wait eagerly for the next Hopkins book, and this one will be no exception.” * Booklist *
“Hopkins’s realistic, truthful approach to bullying, religion, and homosexuality make this a powerful story for even the most reluctant readers.” * School Library Journal *
“Hopkins is well known for her ability to address difficult situations with skill and sensitivity, and this novel is no exception.” * VOYA *
Ellen Hopkins
Ellen Hopkins is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous young adult novels, as well as the adult novels such as Triangles, Collateral, and Love Lies Beneath. She lives with her family in Carson City, Nevada, where she has founded Ventana Sierra, a nonprofit youth housing and resource initiative.
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