Etta Invincible

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In this touching, snappy[, and] well-paced (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) debut middle grade novel, a girl with hearing loss and a boy adjusting to life in a new country connect through their love of comics and get entangled in their own fantastical adventure.

Twelve-year-old Etta Johnson has Loud Days where she can hear just fine and Quiet Days where sounds come from far away and she gets to retreat into her thoughts. Etta spends most of her time alone, working on her comic book about Invincible Girl, the superhero who takes down super villain Petra Fide. Invincible Girl is brave, daring, and boldeverything Etta wishes she could be.

But when Louisa May Alcott, a friendly Goldendoodle from across the street, disappears, Etta and the dogs boy, Eleazar, must find their inner heroes to save her. The catch Louisa May has run onto a magical train that mysteriously arrived at the station near Etta and Eleazars houses. Onboard, they discover each train car is its own magical world with individual riddles and challenges that must be solved before they can reach the engine room and rescue Louisa May.

Only, the stakes are even higher than they thought. The trains magic is malfunctioning and spreading a purple smoke called The Fear through the streets of Chicago. Etta and Eleazar are the only ones who can save the city, save Louisa May Alcottand save each other.

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Reese Eschmann holds a masters degree in social work from the University of Illinois at Chicago and worked in schools for six years. When shes not writing or taking naps, Reese enjoys rock climbing, baking, and making movies with her family. She lives outside of Chicago with her husband and their hound dog.Etta Invincibleis her debut novel. Find her on Instagram and Twitter @ReesesPieces21_ or at ReeseEschmann.com.