There is one main reason why i was a little worried about reading rumble i dont like reading books talking about religion in big or small ways. Ellen hopkinss book, tilt, was released september 11, 2012, and is a companion from the point of view of the teens mentioned in triangles. Sep 10, 2014 rumble is the latest novel by ellen hopkins, who is personally one of my favorite authors. I have looked at her other books and most didnt seem that appealing to me. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Jan 26, 2015 i have read only read ellen hopkins burned series, so when i saw that rumble had come out i was wondering whether i should read it. I was excited because it was on a topic that i could really relate to, losing your faith. She lives with her family in carson city, nevada, where she has founded ventana sierra, a nonprofit youth housing and resource initiative. Ive been in love with her work ever since i read crank for the first time. Crank is a novel by ellen hopkins published in 2004 rumble pdf ellen hopkins.
I mean, i cant relate to drugs or prostitution, but i can totally relate to going from being religious to being notsoreligious. Every time before i start reading an ellen hopkins book, i know that ill most likely enjoy it, which is why i had absolutely none to very little worries about me enjoying rumble. Aug 26, 2014 with brilliant sensitivity and emotional resonance, bestselling author ellen hopkinss rumble explores bullying and suicide in a story that explores the worth of forgiveness and reconciliation. Fans wait eagerly for the next hopkins book, and this one will be no. The new york times bestselling author of crank and.
Crank, glass, fallout published by simon and schuster on 20140826 genres. She started writing her career writing nonfiction books for children about various topics such as orcas and military subjects. Rumble book by ellen hopkins official publisher page. I feel really sad when i see people say they dont want to give ellen hopkins books a try because they dont like poetry. Goddamn government can pay for bombs and tanks and drones, but cant find enough money to fix their triggermen. The new york times bestselling author of crank and tricks explores the highly charged landscapes of bullying. If you have seen my previous post about our new book challenge, i hope youre trying it out for yourself.
Rumble by ellen hopkins posted by giselle rumble ellen hopkins genre. Parents need to know that ellen hopkins rumble is a novel in free verse that tackles a widerange of issues, including bullying, cyberbullying, suicide, and book censorship. Rumble by ellen hopkins, 9781442482845, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Find out about free book giveaways, exclusive content, and amazing sweepstakes. Mcelderry books goodreads purchase there is no god, no benevolent ruler of the earth, no omnipotent grand poobah of countless universes. Ellen hopkins is one of those authors who has been on my tbr for ages. Yet, rumble goes a little deeper than the whole question of having faith vs. And believe me, i was extremely excited for rumble despite the religion aspect of it because i knew that hopkins would deliver it in a way that would make sense and not feel like something was being shoved down my throat. Jan, 2020 glass is the sequel to crank, and fallout, the third and final book in the series, was released on september 14, 2010. The reason that i think this is the theme is because, matthew has always thought of hayden as a good christian girl, the love of his life. But when a horrific event plunges matt into a dark, silent place, he hears a rumblea rumble that wakes him up, calling everything hes ever disbelieved into question.
Sep 01, 2014 rumble by ellen hopkins relates the story of an eighteenyearold boy named matt reeling in the wake of his younger brothers suicide. Almost six months after his younger brothers suicide, a high school senior slogs through tangled resentment and guilt. Blatantly atheist, matt blames the religious folk in his school for bullying his newly outed gay brother into killing himself. Rumble quotes by ellen hopkins goodreads share book. He has lost one of his closest friends, whom he blames for his brothers death, and. Ellen hopkins is honestly, one of my favourite authors and whenever she comes out with a new book i get so fucking excited.
Fans of author ellen hopkins other freeverse books will find an interesting and familiar mix of topical issues, mature material, and a troubled. After devouring rumble, i remembered why ellen hopkins books helped me through high school. Rumble by ellen hopkins book cover, description, publication history. Rumble book by ellen hopkins official publisher page simon. Though rumble did have something special about it that made me pick it up. Ellen hopkins is the first author i have ever had the pleasure of discovering. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Im curious about matthews character and how he would come across to me. With brilliant sensitivity and emotional resonance, bestselling author ellen hopkins s rumble explores bullying and suicide in a story that explores the worth of forgiveness and reconciliation. Theme the theme of this book it basically, dont judge a book by its cover. It was the first time i read a book cover to cover in one day. Protagonist matt is angry after his brother commits suicide and he finds his brothers body.
But in a twist of the book, which i shall not give away, she. I really enjoyed it, and will definitely be reading more of ellen hopkinss books in the future. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in nonretail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. Her second adult novel, collateral, came out in the fall of 2012. Sep 18, 2014 when a copy of hopkins s latest book, rumble, arrived in my mail i was so excited. This book sounds really powerful and a book i would enjoy for how raw and honest it seems to be. Aug 26, 2014 3 mediocre clouds ellen hopkins is honestly, one of my favourite authors and whenever she comes out with a new book i get so fucking excited. Rumble released august 2014, is about a boy questioning his faith after his brother commits suicide. Rumble is the latest novel by ellen hopkins, who is personally one of my favorite authors. Ellen hopkins books list of books by author ellen hopkins. I think its easy to confuse love with other things. Ellen hopkins is an american author of young adult novels and nonfiction books. Rumble by ellen hopkins relates the story of an eighteenyearold boy named matt reeling in the wake of his younger brothers suicide. Identical, impulse and burn are likewise amongst the top ten bestselling lists but are completely about diverse subjects.
In this book about loss, each emotion of the complica. With brilliant sensitivity and emotional resonance, bestselling author ellen hopkinss rumble explores bullying and suicide in a powerful story that examines the value of forgiveness and reconciliation. Crank was the first novel that ellen hopkins wrote and was published in october of 2004 with the help of julia richardson, her editor. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read rumble. 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. Homosexuality, religious, social issues, stories in verse, young adult. The book is required reading in many high schools, as well as many drug and drug court programs rumble pdf ellen hopkins. New from ellen hopkins, the new york times bestselling author of crank and tricks. Much of the book takes place in matts mind, revealing his inner rants towards those. Like all of her books, the story is told through a series of free verse poems. Read rumble by ellen hopkins for free with a 30 day free trial.
This side of salvation will grayson, will grayson disclaimer. Ellen hopkinss fallout is the third book in the crank series. Rumble by ellen hopkins about the book reeling from the death of his younger brother who was bullied into committing suicide, matt turner does not have faith in anythingnot the people around him, the idea that life will get better, or a higher power. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of fallout by ellen hopkins. Rumble quotes showing 123 of 23 but who ever said the easiest path is the one you should choose. She has written a couple of adult novels, including triangles and collateral. It was only the second free verse novel ive read, and it was my first book to read by ellen hopkins, and i was surprised to find out that all her ya books are written in free verse. I just personally dont enjoy those types of stories. Buy the paperback book rumble by ellen hopkins at indigo. In 20, she released the sequel to her bestselling book burned titled smoke. With this book, she is honored to enter the realm of middle. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange.
Visit her at and on facebook, and follow her on twitter at. Were featuring millions of their reader ratings on our book pages to help you find your new favourite book. Hes decided to live large and go out with a huge bang, and whatever happens happens. Opening thoughts i have read only read ellen hopkins burned series, so when i saw that rumble had come out i was wondering whether i should read it.
The novel includes some frank sex talk and graphic sex scenes, including oral sex. Perfect was released on september, 2011, and is a companion novel to impulse. But when a horrific event plunges matt into a dark, silent place, he hears a rumblea rumble that wakes him up, calling everything hes ever disbelieved into. Ellen hopkins s book, tilt, was released september 11, 2012, and is a companion from the point of view of the teens mentioned in triangles. The lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. Hopkins felt they needed their own story after the release of triangles. See all books authored by ellen hopkins, including crank, and glass, and more on. Matts world has never been rich with happiness, what with his cold parents who retreat to their separate alcoholsoaked corners. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. I was able to check off the box for read a book with more than 400 pages. And not only is she an amazing author, but shes also one of the most humble and phenomenal people ive ever had the pleasure to meet. Rumble by ellen hopkins overdrive rakuten overdrive. The story is told from the first person point of view of matthew tuner, a teenage atheist whose life is in shambles in the wake of his younger brother, lukes suicide. It is based loosely on the real life addictions of her daughter to crystal meth.