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Book Synopsis: Winner of a Sydney Taylor Book Award Honor! A heartfelt novel about a neurodivergent thirteen-year-old navigating changing friendships, a school trip, and expanding horizons for fans of Rain Reign and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World.
Thirteen-year-old Ellen Katz feels most comfortable when her life is well planned out and people fit neatly into her predefined categories. She attends temple with Abba and Mom every Friday and Saturday. Ellen only gets crushes on girls, never boys, and she knows she can always rely on her best-and-only friend, Laurel, to help navigate social situations at their private Georgia middle school. Laurel has always made Ellen feel like being autistic is no big deal. But lately, Laurel has started making more friends, and cancelling more weekend plans with Ellen than she keeps. A school trip to Barcelona seems like the perfect place for Ellen to get their friendship back on track.
Except it doesn't. Toss in a new nonbinary classmate whose identity has Ellen questioning her very binary way of seeing the world, homesickness, a scavenger hunt-style team project that takes the students through Barcelona to learn about Spanish culture and this trip is anything but what Ellen planned. Making new friends and letting go of old ones is never easy, but Ellen might just find a comfortable new place for herself if she can learn to embrace the fact that life doesn't always stick to a planned itinerary.
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Discover the captivating and award-winning novel, "Ellen Outside the Lines"! Join Ellen Katz, a brave and neurodivergent thirteen-year-old, as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and friendship. Perfect for fans of Rain Reign and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World, this heartfelt story will take you on an emotional rollercoaster.
Ellen's life is meticulously organized, with people fitting neatly into her predefined categories. But when her best friend, Laurel, starts making new friends and canceling plans, their friendship starts to waver. Desperate to reconnect, Ellen sees the school trip to Barcelona as an opportunity to restore their bond. Little does she know, this trip will challenge her in ways she never imagined.
As Ellen navigates the vibrant streets of Barcelona, she encounters a new classmate with a nonbinary identity, making her question her own perspective. The scavenger hunt-style team project immerses the students in Spanish culture, opening Ellen's eyes to a world beyond her planned itinerary. With homesickness and unexpected twists, Ellen learns that embracing change is the key to finding her place in both friendship and life.
Experience the joy and resilience of Ellen as she discovers the beauty of diversity and the power of accepting oneself. Let "Ellen Outside the Lines" inspire you to break free from your own constraints and embrace the unpredictable journey that is life. Get your hands on this remarkable novel today!
Don't miss out on this incredible story. Dive into "Ellen Outside the Lines" now and allow yourself to be transported to Barcelona and beyond. Follow Ellen's journey of self-discovery, friendship, and personal growth. Click here to grab your copy and embark on an adventure unlike any other!
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