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Burned by Ellen Hopkins
Five of Ellen Hopkin's novels have made it into the ten of the New York Times best Seller list.
Narrator Laura Flanagan provides another stunning performance to an Ellen Hopkins title that grabs listeners right from the start and never lets go. Flanagan's narration is rich and poignantly paced. Giving subtle, clear vocal changes to each character, listeners follow Flanagan as she
Hopkins, Ellen. Burned. Read by Laura Flanagan. 5 CDs. 5.25 hrs. HighBridge Audio. 2006/2008. 978-1-59887-755-7. $26.95. Cardboard; plot, author notes. *S
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