This novel in verse explores the lives and struggles of several teenagers dealing with difficult issues.
Author
Ellen Hopkins
14 books in the catalog
Ellen Hopkins has 14 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly realistic fiction, young adult and addiction. The titles we've reviewed span 2001 to 2013.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 15–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Parents most often flag substance use, mental-health themes and profanity — see each review below for specifics.
A teenage girl struggles with self-harm, eating disorders, and difficult family relationships, documented through poetry.
This novel in verse explores a teenage girl's tumultuous relationship with her mother and her struggles with addiction and self-harm.
A teenage girl named Maya struggles with her parents' divorce, her own identity, and the pressures of high school.
Cassie struggles with her powers as a witch and the dangerous forces that threaten her town.
A teenage girl's life spirals out of control as she becomes addicted to methamphetamine.
This novel in verse explores the complex and often painful experiences of a teenage girl dealing with family issues and personal struggles.
A teenage girl grapples with the consequences of her mother's drug addiction and her own struggles with identity and self-harm.
A young woman named Maya navigates the destructive path of drug addiction, exploring the impact on her life, family, and relationships.
Following a nuclear apocalypse, a teenage girl named April navigates a dangerous world and her own complex emotions.
A teenage girl navigates difficult family situations, including her parents' divorce and her own struggles with identity and addiction.
A teen navigates difficult family issues, addiction, and personal struggles.
A teenage girl named Maya struggles with her identity and family issues, using poetry to express her feelings.
A teenage girl's descent into methamphetamine addiction is depicted through raw, free-verse poetry.
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