Readers young and old adore eleven-year-old Ellie, the narrator of Star Fish by Lisa Fipps. Ellie tells her own story through the poems she writes about the incidents in her life and her reactions to them. Ellie is a typical eleven year old girl, except for one trait that gives others an excuse to bully her. Fipps expertly guides readers through this poignant and powerful story.
Told entirely in free-verse poems, Ellie's story takes readers on a journey of self discovery that also explores the value of self determination, the complexities of family relationships, and the strength and courage that grows from friendships. Readers cheer on Ellie as she confronts her biggest bullies, including herself. Readers are moved by the moments of Ellie's life, captured in her poetry, that all together create a moving and memorable journey for the reader as well.
Told entirely in free-verse poems, Ellie's story takes readers on a journey of self discovery that also explores the value of self determination, the complexities of family relationships, and the strength and courage that grows from friendships. Readers cheer on Ellie as she confronts her biggest bullies, including herself. Readers are moved by the moments of Ellie's life, captured in her poetry, that all together create a moving and memorable journey for the reader as well.