Ellie Engle Books in Order

The Ellie Engle series is a lightly fantastical middle grade story about kids whose lives are turned upside down by powers they never expected. Set in a small Indiana town, the books mix school stress, family life, close friendship, first crushes, and a little bit of superhero-style chaos.

The series begins with Ellie Engle Saves Herself. Ellie is a comic-book-loving girl who is comfortable staying out of the spotlight. At home, her dad has moved away and her mother works long hours. At school, Ellie is usually happy to follow the lead of her bold, outgoing best friend, Abby. She does not think of herself as extraordinary, and she is not especially eager to become the center of anyone’s attention.

Then an earthquake changes everything.

After the disaster, Ellie discovers she can bring things back to life with a touch. It is a big, strange power for someone who would rather blend in, and it quickly brings attention she never wanted. As a video of her abilities spreads, Ellie has to sort out what she owes other people, what she wants for herself, and how to handle feelings she has not yet said out loud. The book keeps its focus on Ellie’s everyday concerns even as the situation becomes wildly unusual.

Bree Boyd is a Legend shifts the spotlight to Bree, Ellie’s best friend. Bree is a seventh grader who likes rules, routines, spelling bees, and the comfort of knowing what comes next. She has also grown used to the high expectations in her family. When a storm sends lightning straight into her, Bree gains the ability to move objects with her mind. Suddenly, the careful plan she has for her life no longer feels very reliable.

Bree’s story asks what happens when being the best is no longer enough to make the world feel safe. Her new abilities force her to deal with uncertainty, perfectionism, family pressure, and the fact that mistakes do not always mean failure. Ellie remains an important part of the wider story, but Bree gets her own chance to be messy, scared, and brave.

These are warm, funny books with real emotional stakes and plenty of magical mayhem. Start with Ellie Engle Saves Herself to meet Ellie, Abby, and the setting, then move to Bree Boyd is a Legend for a new perspective on friendship, family, and what it means to grow into yourself.