Impulse (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781416903567)

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: 1416903569
ISBN-13: 9781416903567
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Language: English
Published: 01/23/2007
Pages: 672
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 7.12h x 5.37w x 2.10d

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

Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nominee
Award: Kentucky Bluegrass Award - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 12/01/2006 pg. 1221
Kliatt 01/01/2007 pg. 14
Publishers Weekly 01/22/2007 pg. 186
Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2007 pg. 525 - Recommended - Readable
School Library Journal 02/01/2007 pg. 118
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2007 pg. 370 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed