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Highlights
- Does it get better?
- 576 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Stories in Verse (see also Poetry)
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About the Book
Eighteen-year-old Matt's atheism is tested when, after a horrific accident of his own making that plunges him into a dark, quiet place, he hears a voice that calls everything he has ever disbelieved into question. Told in verse format.Book Synopsis
Does it get better? The New York Times bestselling author of Crank and Tricks explores the highly charged landscapes of bullying and forgiveness in this "strong and worthy" (Kirkus Reviews) novel. 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 girlfriend to answer the phone. Now Luke is gone, and Matt's family is falling apart. No matter what his girlfriend Hayden says about forgiveness, there's no way Matt's letting those he blames off the hook--including himself. As Matt spirals further into bitterness, he risks losing Hayden, the love of his life. But when her father begins to pressure the school board into banning books because of their homosexual content, he begins to wonder if he and Hayden ever had anything in common. With brilliant sensitivity and emotional resonance, bestselling author Ellen Hopkins's Rumble explores bullying and suicide in a powerful story that examines the value of forgiveness and reconciliation.Review Quotes
"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"
"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"
"Strong and worhty."-- "Kirkus Reviews"
"The free verse is the perfect form to capture the intense emotions Matthew feels...and those who will find solace in Matthew's journey, however, will certainly connect with this novel."-- "VOYA"
About the Author
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. Follow her on Twitter at @EllenHopkinsLit.Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x 1.4 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 14-17 Years
Sub-Genre: Stories in Verse (see also Poetry)
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 576
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Ellen Hopkins
Language: English
Street Date: February 2, 2016
TCIN: 89494228
UPC: 9781442482852
Item Number (DPCI): 247-14-0224
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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