CRANK

I chose to read the book Crank on a whim...

I had no idea what the book was all about.

I did a Google search before I decided to open it.

"This book has been banned in many locations due to complaints of the book's drug use, language and sexual themes," said the Google search.

My first thought, "How would I teach a book like this to my students...?"

My conclusion, "I don't think I can..." 

 I think I would have some very angry parents.

But, then I read the dedication and authors note. 

This happened to Ellen Hopkins. 

She was a parent who had to deal with a daughter who had a drug addiction.

Could I possibly change the parents views on the book?

As an adult, I enjoyed this book. 

Ellen Hopkins chose a unique and engaging style to write her book.

I found myself rereading one page in multiple ways.

It became some what of game to see how many ways I could read one page. 

Her words are by no means eloquent. She writes straight-forward all the reader needs to know.

It was, however, the content that turned me off to consider teaching this to middle school students. 

I would enjoy studying the style of the writing. Considering she uses different patterns for emotions.

For example, when Kristina talks to God, the words take the shape of a cross. (p.207) 

I also read the book thinking the main character was at least a senior in high school.

It wasn't until page 259 that I found out she was 16! Mind blown. 

So, on page 276 I ruined it for myself.

I was curious, so I Googled more about Crank...

Turns out it was made into a movie; I watched this trailer...

Afterwards, I was upset because I ruined the image of what Kristina/Bree looked like.

Kristen Stewart... really.