Ellie Engle Saves Herself by Leah Johnson

Ellie Engle Saves Herself

Leah Johnson

288 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ magical realism middle grade adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

In a small-town where nothing everhappens, prepare for something extraordinary! 12-year-old Ellie and her best friend Abby, live in the small-town of Plainsboro where nothing ever happens.Ellie is an unassuming and unspectacular comic book geek, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 100 reviews

Moods

funny 70%
hopeful 64%
lighthearted 59%
emotional 56%
inspiring 54%
adventurous 49%
reflective 24%
challenging 8%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 42% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.3

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