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Ellen Hopkins

Bestselling Author • 8 Series • 55 Books

8
Series
55
Books
8
Active

🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
Start with: Tarnished Legacy (2000)
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Publication Order of Burned Books
Start with: Burned (2006)
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Publication Order of Impulse Books
Start with: Impulse (2007)

About Ellen Hopkins

Ellen Louise Hopkins is a New York Times Bestselling author. She is well known for her books entitled Crank, Burned, Impulse and several others. She is a favorite author for both young adult and the teenage readers. Ellen Hopkins is a self-confessed adopted child of Valeria and Albert Wagner. She is born on March 26, 1955 and her adoptive parents were already old, with her mom 42 years old and her dad at 72 years old. She conceded that it was definitely a challenge living with older parents along, of course, with lots of wonderful benefits. It was reported that by the year 2000, Ellen Hopkins finally found her biological mother, Toni Chandler who was also a poet and a writer, just like herself. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, Ellen Hopkins has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Ellen Hopkins

Publication Order of Crank Books
3 books 2004–2010
1

Crank

Crank is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Crank Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ellen Hopkins have come to expect.

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2004
2

Glass

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Crank Books with Glass, another outstanding contribution from Ellen Hopkins.

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2007
3

Fallout

Fallout continues the Publication Order of Crank Books story arc with Ellen Hopkins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
Publication Order of Burned Books
2 books 2006–2013
1

Burned

Burned continues the Publication Order of Burned Books story arc with Ellen Hopkins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
2

Smoke

Smoke continues the Publication Order of Burned Books story arc with Ellen Hopkins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
Publication Order of Impulse Books
2 books 2007–2011
1

Impulse

Impulse is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Impulse Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ellen Hopkins have come to expect.

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2007
2

Perfect

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Impulse Books with Perfect, another outstanding contribution from Ellen Hopkins.

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2011
Publication Order of Tricks Books
2 books 2009–2015
1

Tricks

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Tricks Books with Tricks, another outstanding contribution from Ellen Hopkins.

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2009
2

Traffick

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Tricks Books with Traffick, another outstanding contribution from Ellen Hopkins.

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2015
Publication Order of Love Lies Beneath Books
2 books 2015–2018
1

Love Lies Beneath

Love Lies Beneath explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Love Lies Beneath Books series by Ellen Hopkins.

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2015
2

A Sin Such as This

A Sin Such as This continues the Publication Order of Love Lies Beneath Books story arc with Ellen Hopkins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
12 books 2008–2024
1

Identical

Identical continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Ellen Hopkins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
2

Triangles

Triangles is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ellen Hopkins have come to expect.

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2011
3

Tilt

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Tilt, another outstanding contribution from Ellen Hopkins.

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2012
4

Collateral

Collateral is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ellen Hopkins have come to expect.

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2012
5

Rumble

Rumble is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ellen Hopkins have come to expect.

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2014
6

The You I've Never Known

The You I've Never Known is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ellen Hopkins have come to expect.

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2017
7

People Kill People

A gripping mystery unfolds in People Kill People as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Ellen Hopkins's mastery of suspense.

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2018
8

Sanctuary Highway

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Sanctuary Highway, another outstanding contribution from Ellen Hopkins.

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2019
9

Closer to Nowhere

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Closer to Nowhere, another outstanding contribution from Ellen Hopkins.

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2020
10

What About Will

What About Will is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ellen Hopkins have come to expect.

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2021
11

The Colliding Worlds of Mina Lee

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Colliding Worlds of Mina Lee, another outstanding contribution from Ellen Hopkins.

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2024
12

Sync

Sync continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Ellen Hopkins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2024
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
21 books 2000–2019
1

Tarnished Legacy

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Tarnished Legacy, another outstanding contribution from Ellen Hopkins.

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2000
2

Air Devils

Air Devils is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ellen Hopkins have come to expect.

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2000
3

Orcas: High Seas Supermen

Orcas: High Seas Supermen is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ellen Hopkins have come to expect.

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2000
4

Canopies in the Clouds

Canopies in the Clouds is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ellen Hopkins have come to expect.

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2001
5

The Thunderbirds

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with The Thunderbirds, another outstanding contribution from Ellen Hopkins.

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2001
6

The Golden Knights

The Golden Knights continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Ellen Hopkins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2001
7

Countdown to Yesterday

Countdown to Yesterday continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Ellen Hopkins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2001
8

Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ellen Hopkins have come to expect.

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2001
9

Freshwater Fishing

Freshwater Fishing is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ellen Hopkins have come to expect.

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2001
10

United States Special Forces

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with United States Special Forces, another outstanding contribution from Ellen Hopkins.

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2002
11

Storming the Skies

Storming the Skies is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ellen Hopkins have come to expect.

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2003
12

U.S. Armed Forces

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with U.S. Armed Forces, another outstanding contribution from Ellen Hopkins.

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2003
13

Mysteries in Space

Mysteries in Space continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Ellen Hopkins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
14

Inside a Star

Inside a Star is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ellen Hopkins have come to expect.

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2004
15

Lights in the Sky

Lights in the Sky is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ellen Hopkins have come to expect.

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2004
16

Telescopes

Telescopes is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ellen Hopkins have come to expect.

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2004
17

Are We Alone?

Are We Alone? is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ellen Hopkins have come to expect.

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2004
18

United States Air Force

United States Air Force continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Ellen Hopkins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
19

U. S. Air Force Fighting Vehicles

Conflict and courage define U. S. Air Force Fighting Vehicles, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Ellen Hopkins that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2008
20

Scripture Confident through the Bible

Scripture Confident through the Bible continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Ellen Hopkins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
21

Freed to Love

Freed to Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Ellen Hopkins.

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2019
Publication Order of Anthologies
11 books 2008–2025
1

Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Stories About Falling Out of Love by Four Incredible Authors

Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Stories About Falling Out of Love by Four Incredible Authors explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Ellen Hopkins.

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2008
2

A New Dawn: Your Favorite Authors on Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Series

A New Dawn: Your Favorite Authors on Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Series is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ellen Hopkins have come to expect.

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2008
3

Does This Book Make Me Look Fat?

Does This Book Make Me Look Fat? continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Ellen Hopkins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
4

Flirtin' With the Monster: Your Favorite Authors on Ellen Hopkins' Crank and Glass

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Flirtin' With the Monster: Your Favorite Authors on Ellen Hopkins' Crank and Glass, another outstanding contribution from Ellen Hopkins.

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2009
5

Dear Teen Me

Dear Teen Me continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Ellen Hopkins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
6

Grim

Grim is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ellen Hopkins have come to expect.

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2014
7

One Death, Nine Stories

A gripping mystery unfolds in One Death, Nine Stories as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Ellen Hopkins's mastery of suspense.

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2014
8

Scary Out There

Scary Out There continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Ellen Hopkins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
9

Life Inside My Mind

Life Inside My Mind continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Ellen Hopkins's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
10

You Too?: 25 Voices Share Their #MeToo Stories

You Too?: 25 Voices Share Their #MeToo Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ellen Hopkins have come to expect.

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2020
11

Banned Together

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Banned Together, another outstanding contribution from Ellen Hopkins.

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2025

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ellen Hopkins?

Ellen Hopkins is a bestselling author known for 8 book series containing over 55 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Crank Books, Publication Order of Burned Books, Publication Order of Impulse Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Ellen Hopkins series to start with?

For readers new to Ellen Hopkins's work, the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 21 books. Begin with Tarnished Legacy to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Ellen Hopkins written?

Ellen Hopkins has written over 55 books across 8 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Ellen Hopkins books in order?

Yes, reading Ellen Hopkins's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Ellen Hopkins write in?

Ellen Hopkins writes primarily in fiction. With 8 series across 55 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Ellen Hopkins's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Ellen Hopkins's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Ellen Hopkins's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Ellen Hopkins's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series. The first book, Tarnished Legacy, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.