Ann Dee Ellis is an author focused on writing for children and young adults. She instructs creative writing at Brigham Young University, where her works delve into profound human emotions and the complexities of growing up. Her distinctive style captures the authentic voices of young characters and their journeys of self-discovery. Her stories are often poignant and thought-provoking.
A spirited girl finds herself in a hilarious showdown against her grandma as they compete in the ultimate summer contest. With the stakes high and the rivalry fierce, she must navigate family dynamics and clever tactics to secure her victory. This companion piece to the beloved classic, The War with Grandpa, promises humor and heart, making it a delightful read for fans of the original and new readers alike.
For fans of Ali Benjamin's The Thing About Jellyfish and Katherine Applegate's Crenshaw comes the humorous and heart-aching story of one girl's struggle to keep hope alive for herself and her younger sister in Sunny Pines Trailer Park.
Imagine if you had witnessed something horrific. Imagine if it had happened to your friend. And imagine if you hadn't done anything to help. That's what it's like to be Logan, an utterly frank, slightly awkward, and extremely loveable outcast enmeshed in a mysterious psychological drama. This story allows readers to piece together the sequence of events that has changed his life and changed his perspective on what it means to be a good friend and what it means to be a good person. This is What I Did: is a powerful read with clever touches, such as palindrome notes, strewn throughout the story and incorporated into the unique design of the book.