Ellie Engle Saves the World Herself!

Reach for this book when your child feels like they are disappearing into the background or struggling with a friend group that is moving faster than they are. It is a perfect choice for the quiet observer who needs to know that their voice matters just as much as the loudest person in the room. The story follows Ellie, a middle schooler who prefers the sidelines but suddenly gains the power to bring things back to life with a touch. As she navigates her new abilities and a changing friendship with her popular best friend, Abby, she discovers that being a hero is about more than just magic. It is about the courage to be seen and the strength to stand up for your own truth. This is a secular, empowering story for ages 8 to 12 that tackles the messy transition into adolescence with humor and heart.