Impulse (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781416903574)

From the bestselling author of Crank, the story of three kids whose lives collide at a mental hospital after each attempts suicide.

Sometimes you don't wake up. But if you happen to, you know things will never be the same.

Three lives, three different paths to the same destination: Aspen Springs, a psychiatric hospital for those who have attempted the ultimate act--suicide.

Vanessa is beautiful and smart, but her secrets keep her answering the call of the blade.

Tony, after suffering a painful childhood, can only find peace through pills.

And Conner, outwardly, has the perfect life. But dig a little deeper and find a boy who is in constant battle with his parents, his life, himself.

In one instant each of these young people decided enough was enough. They grabbed the blade, the bottle, the gun--and tried to end it all. Now they have a second chance, and just maybe, with each other's help, they can find their way to a better life--but only if they're strong and can fight the demons that brought them here in the first place.

Author: Ellen Hopkins
ISBN-10: 1416903577
ISBN-13: 9781416903574
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Language: English
Published: 05/20/2008
Pages: 688
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 6.98h x 5.03w x 1.83d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 113984 / Impulse

Award: Georgia Peach Book Award for Teen Readers - Winner