  | Ellie and the marriage list (One Extra Sparkle) Author: Seabolt, Tricia | |
| Price: $23.78 | ||
Summary:
Ten-year-old Ellie was born with one extra chromosome, or, as her family likes to put it, one extra sparkle. And although Down syndrome may make a few things harder, it never stops her from shining bright. After Ellie's brother Ben abandons her for a giggly girlfriend, Ellie and her best friend Ling devise a plan to transform Ben from full-time boyfriend back into full-time brother--and save her favorite tree all at the same time.
| Illustrator: | Rogers, Lucy |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (03/15/24)
Booklist (04/15/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 04/15/2024 Ellie, who's 10, and her 15-year-old brother, Ben, have always had a special relationship, but it seems to be changing ever since Ben noticed their pretty new neighbor, Sara. Ellie, who has Down syndrome, believes her extra chromosome usually gives her a special twinkle, but now she's feeling pretty bewildered and powerless. Luckily, Ling, Ellie's BFF, figures out what's going on: Ben and Sarah are going to get married and move to Hawaii. Ling's predictions are based on the marriage list, a secret document she got from a ballet-class buddy that outlines telltale signs of pending matrimony (looking cool for each other, holding hands). Ling's been monitoring the list because she's hoping her own sister will marry her boyfriend and move out, so she and Ellie start plotting. Havoc, misunderstandings, and minor mayhem ensue, complicated by a ghost and the possible demise of Ellie's beloved backyard willow tree. 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. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
