Burned by Hopkins, Ellen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at bltadwin.ru Burned is a young adult novel by Ellen Hopkins, which focuses around the torturous life of Mormon teenager Pattyn von Stratten. Pattyn is one of several daughters born to Stephen and Janice Von Stratten. Stephen is an abusive drunkard, who regularly beats his wife and drinks heavily. Janice is a slovenly, distant, and cold mother, who doesn't. Burned (), a young adult novel by American author Ellen Hopkins, follows teenage protagonist Pattyn, who lives with her devoutly religious Mormon family under the thumb of her abusive father. A dream about a boy leads her to question her faith and make fateful decisions that change her life and the lives of those around her. Exploring themes of religion, teen sexuality, and parental abuse.
Burned is Ellen Hopkins's fourth book, and the first book in the Burned Series. Pattyn is seventeen years old and is the oldest of seven girls in a Mormon household. Her father is an alcoholic who beats her mother, believing a wife must succumb to her husband's actions. Her mother believes her duty is to make as many children as possible, especially a boy to carry on the family name, just as. Burned is a young adult novel by Ellen Hopkins, which focuses around the torturous life of Mormon teenager Pattyn von Stratten. Pattyn is one of several daughters born to Stephen and Janice Von Stratten. Stephen is an abusive drunkard, who regularly beats his wife and drinks heavily. Janice is a slovenly, distant, and cold mother, who doesn't. Burned by Ellen Hopkins 2 February Ellen Hopkins wrote this novel about a girl who grew up in a Mormon household, and is beginning to think that this is not a lifestyle she wants for herself.
Ellen Hopkins writing keeps the reader intrigued because the story is so relatable, even if something like what Pattyn is going through has never happened to the reader. Burned is an interesting, quick paced novel about a young girl who is experiencing many new things. Ellen Hopkins, the author of this novel, uses a unique writing technique and style, relatable characters, and amazing plot development to keep the reader interested and connected to the story. She and her boyfriend had stockpiled weapons and explosives against the coming “End of Times” forewarned by her church. The character of Pattyn von Stratten was likely born on that visit. That said, Burned is a work of fiction. Pattyn is damaged not by her religion, but by her father. A Reading Group Guide to Burned by Ellen Hopkins. ABOUT THE BOOK. Pattyn Scarlet Von Stratten, a.
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