Ellie and the Marriage List
Tricia Seabolt author Lucy Rogers illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Lantana Publishing
Published:6th Jun '24
£7.99
This title is due to be published on 6th June, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
A young girl with Down's syndrome faces her fears and finds her voice over an eventful summer.
Ellie is ready to have the best summer ever but nothing goes to plan. Faced with losing everything she loves most, can Ellie find a way to win back her brother and save her beloved tree? An utterly charming story about a lovable 10-year-old with Down's syndrome whose extra sparkle never fails to shine bright.Ellie is ready to have the best summer ever. She’s especially excited to draw under her favourite tree and hang out with her big brother, Ben. But all Ben seems to care about is impressing the new lip-glossy neighbour, Sara. And all Sara seems to care about is turning Ellie’s brother into a Hawaii husband! Luckily, Ellie's best friend, Ling, has the marriage list—a top-secret tool to track the lovebirds and stop a wedding before it starts. But nothing goes to plan, and while trying to rescue Ben, Ellie ends up putting the weeping willow in her garden in danger. Faced with losing everything she loves most, can Ellie find a way to win back her brother and save her beloved tree? An utterly charming story about a lovable 10-year-old with Down's syndrome whose extra sparkle never fails to shine bright.
"Ellie is well developed, and her cognitive, speech, and physical challenges are seamlessly integrated into the narrative. There's a happy ending for this relatable, spunky protagonist." — Booklist
“An impressively written and fun read from start to finish, "One Extra Sparkle: Ellie and the Marriage List" by author/storyteller Tricia Seabolt is an ideal pick for young readers and will prove to be a immediately welcome and enduringly popular addition to elementary school, middle school, and community library Contemporary Fiction collections.” —Midwest Book Review
“Artistic, mischievous, and empathetic, Ellie is delightfully nuanced; Rogers’ illustrations readily convey her many emotions. Seabolt matter-of-factly portrays Ellie’s challenges, such as speech difficulties and “spaghetti noodle” muscles, and readers will root for her as she discovers her strengths and faces her fears. Ellie’s supportive family is heartening. A warm tale of family and friendship.” —Kirkus Reviews
ISBN: 9781915244796
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 18mm
Weight: 250g
224 pages