Ellie Engle Saves Herself by Leah Johnson (author)

“This fast-paced, humorous novel will have readers racing to the end as they fall in love with Ellie’s quirky and authentic personality.” KIRKUS REVIEWS

“Perfect for superhero fans, this is a warm story of friendship, family and learning to stand up for yourself” Children’s Books Ireland

In a small-town where nothing ever happens, 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, and she idolises her best-friend Abby who is cool, chic and talented. But when a freak earthquake strikes the small town, Ellie learns that she has acquired an unimaginable power…

And when a video of her power suddenly goes viral, Ellie is thrown into the spotlight, a place she does not want to be.

An underdog story that will make you laugh, cry, and laugh all over again. From award-winning author Leah Johnson.

• Perfect for fans of Miss Marvel, Smallsville and Amari and the Night Brothers.
• A story about friendship and finding yourself.