Ellie Engle Saves Herself

In her middle grade debut, award-winning YA author Leah Johnson introduces Ellie Engle, a girl who feels invisible at home, at school, and in her part-time job at a bakery. Her life takes an unexpected turn after a freak earthquake grants her the ability to bring things back to life with a touch, thrusting her into the limelight when a video of her powers goes viral. As she navigates the complexities of middle school, paparazzi, and her feelings for her best friend Abby, Ellie learns about friendship, self-acceptance, and finding her place in a world that suddenly demands her attention.