"Without resorting to didacticism, this book offers an important message about how making assumptions and believing stereotypes can hurt people. Children will enjoy the humorous situations . Teachers will appreciate Ellie's guide to simple machines in the back of the book and the meaningful integration of engineering concepts." -- School Library Connection "A structurally sound story about challenging assumptions and responsible engineering." -- Kirkus Reviews "Look out, Junie B. Jones! Ellie the engineer is thinking, making, creating, and showing enthusiasm and brilliance with her creations!" -- School Library Connection on ELLIE, ENGINEER "Charming. In addition to spotlighting engineering, the narrative contains strong themes of friendship and working together toward a common goal." -- School Library Journal on ELLIE, ENGINEER "Pearce emphasizes Ellie's persistence and individuality.

Mourning's notebook-style images help give a sense of how Ellie's brain works." -- Publishers Weekly on ELLIE, ENGINEER "Explicitly rejects the idea that activities and objects are gendered (e.g., boys and girls can both like engineering and tea parties). A spirited, duplicable depiction of STEM fun." -- Kirkus Reviews on ELLIE, ENGINEER "An entertaining and memorable story. Pearce sets the stage for what could easily become a favorite series." -- Publishers Weekly on THE DOUBLECROSS "A zany.

clever protagonist. Oddball characters with plenty of heart and nifty gadgets will draw in readers who appreciate humorous underdog stories." -- Booklist on THE DOUBLECROSS "This sequel will continue to thrill fans of the series. Wacky and action-packed." -- Kirkus Reviews on THE INSIDE JOB "A fun-filled adventure from start to finish." -- Booklist on THE INSIDE JOB.