Ellen Tebbits

Content Ratings

No Romance

There is no romantic content; Ellen's world is focused on friendship and the social dynamics of elementary school.

Light Themes

Ellen experiences the typical anxieties of childhood—being embarrassed, navigating friendship conflicts, and learning to manage her own mistakes; themes are light and the tone is warm and humorous.

No Violence

There is no violence; conflict is social and emotional, centered on friendship challenges and embarrassment.

Synopsis

Eight-year-old Ellen Tebbits is embarrassed by having to wear woolen underwear and keeps it secret until she discovers her new friend Austine has the same problem, launching a friendship built on shared secrets and misadventures. A warm, funny novel about friendship and the small mortifications of childhood.