I finished this riveting epistolary mystery in a single sitting. Imagine if Judy Blume wrote Only Murders In the Building. Told through journal entries, podcast transcripts, texts, and narrative prose, Where Ella Went is not only the story of a star soccer players disappearance, but also a complex, funny, and empathetic study in teen friendships, forgiveness, and mental health issues. Middle school readers wont be able to put it down. * Ali Terese, National Book Award nominee and author of Free Period and Vote for the G.O.A.T * Readers are going to LOVE this sporty, fresh, group-told tale of friends learning to relate on and off the soccer field. It's beautifully written and laced with Laurie Morrison's trademark subtle humor. I raced through the pages to find out Where Ella Went! * Sally J. Pla, ALA Schneider Family Award-winning author of The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn * Any reader looking for an intriguing mystery will become caught up in Ellas story. Laurie Morrisons pitch-perfect middle grade voice shines brilliantly in the epistolary format, and middle schoolers will find themselves cheering for Pug, Sadie and the gang. Important, brave, and compelling! * Claire Swinarski, Edgar Award-nominated author of What Happened to Rachel Riley? * "Laurie Morrison has crafted a smart, modern, multi-modal mystery that will truly speak to middle school readers. Where Ella Went is a brilliant page-turner of a novel with believable, messy friendships at its heart." * Kate Messner, NYT Bestselling author of The Trouble with Heroes * "This format allows Morrison to tell her clever, moving story from multiple perspectives, increasing reader engagement through the appealing variety of voices; the collection of peripheral characters truly make this novel stand outFilled with witty banter, this mystery is sure to appeal to soccer fans and aspiring sleuths alike." * Kirkus Reviews * Morrison skillfully writes multiple characters living with ADHD, illuminating their experiences without giving into tropes or magically making everything all right in the end. The result is a compelling, humorous story that asks the reader to look below the surface and consider how not everything is as it seems. * Booklist * Through this fun format, Morrison not only presents an engaging mystery but also encapsulates many of the obstacles and feelings that middle school students faceDeserving of a spot on library shelves serving middle schoolers, and one to have on hand for reluctant readers. * School Library Journal *
