  | Ella Josephine : resident in charge (Apartment House On Poppy Hill, Ella Josephine) Author: LaCour, Nina | |
| Price: $20.48 | ||
Summary:
Nine-year-old Ella, Resident in Charge of 1106 Wildflower Place, and her neighbors discover the true meaning of community when deciding how to fill an empty space in their apartment building.
| Illustrator: | Albert, Sonia |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (02/01/25)
School Library Journal (10/01/25)
Booklist (00/06/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 10/01/2025 Gr 1–4—Following the events of the charming introduction to this series, The Apartment on Poppy Hill, Ella is back to make sure that everyone living in her San Francisco apartment house is having the best possible experience. In Resident in Charge, Ella helps her neighbor Cleo who is having an identity crisis, discovers a hidden space in the apartment complex, and helps throw a dinner party. In The Perfectly Imperfect Day, Ella surprises Cleo, helps Jacque make art, and makes the best of a rainy camping trip. Each volume has three interconnected stories that feel authentic in their problems and resolutions, focusing on found family and community. Albert's artwork is simple and expressive, bringing the beloved apartment complex characters to life. These stories bubble over with charm, sweetness, and an old-fashioned positivity that feels like exactly what the world needs right now. VERDICT Recommended for all collections. - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
