Robot communication device enables Anna to connect with her friend Ellie, highlighting themes of inclusion and empathy
Inspired by a true story, offering authentic social and emotional learning
Uplifting narrative encourages readers to appreciate the value of friendship and self-expression
Suitable for readers aged 9 and up, making it accessible for middle-grade readers
Summarized by Shop
Anna's anxious when she's picked to befriend the new girl in her class. For a start, Ellie is ill and can't come to school herself. So Anna has to communicate with her through a new kind of robot.
But Anna is also worried that her life's too small and boring to be of interest to her new friend. Compared to the other girls, she doesn't have