Smoke

(Paperback, Reprint)

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Pattyns father is dead. Now shes on the run in this riveting companion to New York Times bestseller Burned, which Kirkus Reviews calls a strong, painful, and tender piece about wresting hope from the depths of despair.

Pattyn Von Strattens father is dead, and Pattyn is on the run. After far too many years of abuse at the hands of her father, and after the tragic loss of her beloved Ethan and their unborn child, Pattyn is desperate for peace. Only her sister Jackie knows what happened that fatal night, but she is stuck at home with their mother, who clings to normalcy by allowing the truth to be covered up by their domineering community leaders. Her father might be finally gone, but without Pattyn, Jackie is desperately isolated.

Alone and in disguise, Pattyn starts a new life as a migrant worker on a California ranch. But is it even possible to rebuild a life when everything youve known has burned to ash and lies seem far safer than the truth

Bestselling author Ellen Hopkins continues the riveting story of Pattyn Von Stratten she began in Burned to explore what it takes to rise from the ashes, put ghosts to rest, and step into a future.

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"A strong, painful and tender piece about wresting hope from the depths of despair." * Kirkus Reviews *
"Hopkins' riveting story line is full of the perpetual premonition of danger, and the simple free-verse format belies the complexity of both plot and craft...a compelling and thought-provoking read." * Booklist *
"The book is rife with real issues and demanding attention, leaving the reader to realize that when the smoke clears, redemption is always possible. In the end, voices are heard that refuse to be silenced and the empowerment that comes with the characters decisions transcend the page and leave much to be discussed and contemplated among readers." * VOYA, starred review *
"Hopkinss fans should and will clamor for this sequel." * School Library Journal *

Author Bio

Ellen Hopkins is the #1New York Timesbestselling author of numerous young adult novels, as well as the adult novels such asTriangles, Collateral, andLove Lies Beneath. She lives with her family in Carson City, Nevada, where she has foundedVentanaSierra, anonprofityouth housing and resource initiative. Follow her on Twitter at @EllenHopkinsLit.