Closer to Nowhere

Ellen Hopkins has always been a phenomenal author. My favorite by far. Reading this first middle grade book of hers, I felt that something special was being created. In fact, I promptly bought a copy for my 12-year-old niece. I believe this book could help her understand her younger brother better and perhaps kids in her school. Even herself. This book teaches you to be kind to others for you never know what has made them they way that they are. Don't you believe that we should be teaching all kids to be kind? It's clear that Ellen Hopkins does. A wonderful read that can keep adults captivated as well, Calvin and Hannah share their stories about experiences we can all relate to in some semblance.

This book was truly beautiful. It inspired a lot of empathy in me. This book makes you think about second chances. It takes a boy who’s misunderstood and different and shows you what his perspective is. How a boy who’s been abused can, with a little love and attention come out the other side. I also loved how she showed the sisters point of view and how first impressions may not always be correct. The sister also went through her own changes through empathy and understanding and came to care and love and help this boy. I think it shows addiction and the other side of it, how children can be affected, and can triumph if they have people that help them and believe in them. Addiction is so tough, and I love how this author always, stays true to both sides of what addiction can be and is. She is and has always has been my favorite author.

Closer to Nowhere is easily one of the most emotional books I have ever read. Two preteens are trying to come to terms with the directions their lives are going and learning to face the challenges that come along with it. It is a book about finding strength through hard times and it a great read, no matter the age of the reader. You won't be able to put it down. Ellen Hopkins outdid herself again by bringing topics that are difficult to discuss to light.

Closer to Nowhere delves not-so-gently into the lives of Hannah Lincoln and Cal Pace, two 12-year-old cousins who share their home after Cal loses his mother to cancer and his father to a well-deserved prison sentence.Alternating between the preteens' viewpoints in the artfully crafted verse for which Hopkins is well-known, this book evokes a whirlwind of emotion while the reader accompanies these children on their respective journies of hurting and, ultimately, healing.This book puts on vivid literary display the goings on inside the mind of a "troubled youth," reminding us all that it is often when we act most unlovable that we need love most.At the end of it all, this book hits far closer to home than it does to nowhere.

Ellen hits it on the nose with her stories. They are deep and raw and bring light to dark topics that no one likes to talk about.

I had a long car ride today and finished his book within a few hours! Ellen Hopkins is my absolute favorite author, and she nailed this one. The only characters were very relatable, aside the fact that I kept forgetting they were grade schoolers. I kept thinking jr high. But either way, I loved it! And I can’t wait until my baby is old enough to read it too! (Even if I’ve got a lot of time before that happens) Can’t wait to see what she’s got coming next!

I own all her books, so of course I had to buy this one as well. I'm so glad my favorite author wrote a book my daughter is able to read. She still has a few years to go for the others. I loved it. It lightly touches on issues children face today and it's written beautifully. I loved it all the way to the end including the authors note. :)

I still have yet to be disappointed by Ellen Hopkins!! This book was very well written and I'm happy to add it to my collection!

Ellen Hopkins is a genius. This woman is a mastermind in her craft and this book was no exception. I’ve loved her books for 16 years now and this one did not disappoint. Ellen has a way of writing that captures the reader and keeps them wanting more.

At first when i opened this book and got a glimpse i was like "what the hell is this a poem" but when i started to read it made feel like watching a movie even though I was reading. Now it's 1 of my favourite books and writer too.

I’ve purchased all of Ellen Hopkins books and this has been my most recent purchase. Her writing never disappoints.

Got the book today and I couldn’t be more happy. It was a hard cover. I’m in love.

Can’t wait to read it! Delivered very fast!