Flirtin' With the Monster Your Favorite Authors on Ellen Hopkins' Crank and Glass — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Flirtin' With the Monster Your Favorite Authors on Ellen Hopkins' Crank and Glass appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No explicit violence is mentioned in the book. The discussions focus on addiction and its effects rather than physical violence. The search results reference other works and general themes but do not indicate violence in this book's narrative. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The essays focus on the complexities of addiction rather than horror or scary themes. The search results reference other works but do not indicate scary content in this book.
Does Flirtin' With the Monster Your Favorite Authors on Ellen Hopkins' Crank and Glass have violence?
No explicit violence is mentioned in the book. The discussions focus on addiction and its effects rather than physical violence. The search results reference other works and general themes but do not indicate violence in this book's narrative.
Does Flirtin' With the Monster Your Favorite Authors on Ellen Hopkins' Crank and Glass have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The essays focus on the complexities of addiction rather than horror or scary themes. The search results reference other works but do not indicate scary content in this book.
Does Flirtin' With the Monster Your Favorite Authors on Ellen Hopkins' Crank and Glass have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference other works and characters' backgrounds but do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies within the narrative of this specific book.
Does Flirtin' With the Monster Your Favorite Authors on Ellen Hopkins' Crank and Glass have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes are present in the book's narrative. The search results reference other works by the author that may touch on race but do not indicate that race is a central theme in this book.
Does Flirtin' With the Monster Your Favorite Authors on Ellen Hopkins' Crank and Glass have profanity?
No profanity is indicated in the book itself. The search results reference other works and media but do not show any evidence of profanity in this specific book.
Does Flirtin' With the Monster Your Favorite Authors on Ellen Hopkins' Crank and Glass have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The search results reference other works by the author that may discuss societal issues but do not indicate any climate-related content in this specific book.
Does Flirtin' With the Monster Your Favorite Authors on Ellen Hopkins' Crank and Glass have sexual identity?
The book addresses serious teen topics, including sexuality and addiction. One review highlights that Hopkins paints a very real picture of issues like homosexuality, indicating that sexual themes are present in the essays.
Does Flirtin' With the Monster Your Favorite Authors on Ellen Hopkins' Crank and Glass have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it addresses serious teen topics, the search results do not indicate any specific focus on gender roles within the narrative.
Does Flirtin' With the Monster Your Favorite Authors on Ellen Hopkins' Crank and Glass have lgbtq+ themes?
The book includes essays that address serious teen topics, including homosexuality. One review mentions that Ellen Hopkins doesn't shy away from crucial issues such as homosexuality and suicide, indicating a presence of LGBTQ+ themes in the discussions.
