Use these questions and activities for Fallout to examine the relationships of characters and discuss the psychological impact of drug addiction on families. This reading guide to the third book in the Crank trilogy by Ellen Hopkins is an excellent classroom resource for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (September) and Alcohol and Drug Awareness Month (April).
Fallout Reading Guide
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Fallout
Told in three voices and punctuated by news articles chronicling the family's story, Fallout is the stunning conclusion to the trilogy begun by Crank and Glass, and a testament to the harsh reality that addiction is never just one person's problem.