Sunday, July 6, 2008

Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers


Glass- This book is a sequel to Crank, in which Ellen Hopkins relates her daughter's battle with meth. A tremendous book written in verses and focuses on Kristina. Kristina is the main protagonist that becomes addicted to glass, a more addicting drug that takes her world into a twirl of struggles. She gets kicked out of her house, loses custody of her son and steals to support her habit.The sad part to this book is at the end when you find out that she is pregnant again.
This book will provide the reader with a disturbing look at addiction and the damage it can inflict upon someone.

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