![]() Unfortunately not everyone gets a happy ending. Despite their different journeys, the teens find a connection with each other that gives them hope that their lives will be better. ![]() The book alternates between the three teens' voices, revealing in agonizing bits and pieces the heartache, abuse and fear that have led them to this point. The teens struggle to deal with their troubled past, less-than-ideal present and their uncertain future. As you might imagine, the path to healing is not an easy one. After their suicide attempts, they are sent to a treatment facility where they are supposed to work through their issues with therapists and family members. Impulse is the story of Tony, Vanessa and Connor, three teenagers who for different, painful reasons try to end their lives. ![]() And while I never want anyone to choose a book because it's short, I sell Ellen Hopkins' books this way because too many students would miss out on her great stories if they never cracked one open. ![]() There may be as few as 20 words on a page. But when I flip through the books and show students that they are written in free verse instead of long paragraphs, they perk up. When I suggest that students read a book by Ellen Hopkins, their first reaction is often "No way! That book is huge!" And yes, many of her fiction novels are very thick, topping 300 or even 600 pages. ![]()
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