Ella Jones vs the Sun Stealer
by Lucy Edwards and Katy Birchall, illustrated by Caroline Garcia
Interest age: 9 to 13
Reading age: 10+
Published by Scholastic
About this book
12-year-old Ella Jones has been blind for two years, adjusting to life with the help of her guide dog Maisie, and how to manage everyday tasks when she cannot see. So when a vengeful pagan god, Lugh, suddenly plunges all humans to darkness, it’s up to Ella to save the world.
She doesn’t need any superpowers, just her everyday experience of navigating without light, guided by her trusty dog. Along with her best friend Finn and sister Poppy, Ella and Maisie must trek across London, piecing together the way to defeat the powerful Lugh. But there are many dangers waiting for them in the dark...
Author Lucy Edwards became blind at age 17, and is a vocal and active disability campaigner. She’s written this story with bestselling author Katy Birchall and the combination of lived experience, high-stakes plot and compelling detail makes for a gripping read.
Ella is a normal 12-year-old, dealing with school and friendship issues, making her a relatable heroine. Part of her hopes that this period of darkness for everyone will bring changes in accessibility and how she is treated.
Stories like this provide a chance to read about another’s point of view, allowing all readers to develop empathy.
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