A review by bookobsessedmommy
Ellie Engle Saves Herself by Leah Johnson

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Man this hit me in my chest. Ellie wakes up with unexpected super powers, and it turns her whole world upside down. And as if that isn't enough, she's also harboring a secret crush on her best friend, Abby. I can see so many parallels to real life issues in this fantasy, and I feel like this is written in a way that kids can just enjoy the story as is or find encouragement if they dig a little deeper. It slows down a little at the end, but I really enjoyed it overall. Seeing Ellie come into her own and stand up for herself made me proud. Never underestimate middle grade.