In Crank, Ellen
 Hopkins chronicles the turbulent and often disturbing relationship 
between Kristina, a character based on her own daughter, and the 
"monster," the highly addictive drug crystal meth, or "crank." Kristina 
is introduced to the drug while visiting her largely absent and 
ne'er-do-well father. While under the influence of the monster, Kristina
 discovers her sexy alter-ego, Bree: "there is no perfect daughter, / no
 gifted high school junior, / no Kristina Georgia Snow. / There is only 
Bree." Bree will do all the things good girl Kristina won't, including 
attracting the attention of dangerous boys who can provide her with a 
steady flow of crank.
    
 
 

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