Author: Gina Bellisario
Genre: superhero
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Rating:
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| Super cute |
Summary (provided by publisher): Ellie is super excited for first day at Winkopolis Elementary School. After spending her whole life being homeschooled by super-genius inventor parents, she can't wait to hang out with normal kids and learn normal things. But Ellie soon learns that her super powers make her stand out in a not-so-super way. Can she save the world and fit in with her new friends? Or is blending in the one thing this superhero can't do?
For ages 6-8. From the new Ellie Ultra series.
My opinion: This is a cute story with substance behind it. Ellie goes through the full cycle of fitting in with her peers: liking everything about herself, realizing that things she saw as positives may be viewed as negatives by others, changing herself in order to be accepted, and eventually fully embracing herself once more. It's a simple story, given the target age group, but the writing is strong. The plot and limited illustrations are appealing.
More Information: Ellie Ultra: An Extra-Ordinary Girl releases September 1.
Advance Reader Copy provided by NetGalley.
Hi Martha! Thank you for reviewing ELLIE ULTRA. It makes me super happy to know you enjoyed the story. The series holds a particularly special place in my heart--my daughter inspired Ellie! She's a huge Marvel fan who was looking for stories with superhero girl main characters, and we had trouble finding them at the library. I decided to create an early chapter book series that featured a superhero girl, one who tackled problems while busting bad guys. Ka-POW! Ellie was born!
ReplyDeleteGo superheroes and girl power!
Gina Bellisario