45 pages 1 hour read

A. J. Sass

Ellen Outside the Lines

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2022

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Essay Topics

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What traits make Ellen unique, and how do these characteristics affect her approach to interacting with other people? How does Ellen learn to distinguish between people who support her for who she is and those who want her to be something that she is not?

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How does Ellen’s autism affect her ability to enjoy certain aspects of the trip, and how does she handle these challenges? How do Ellen’s challenges reveal her inner strengths?

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How does meeting Isa change Ellen’s perspective on other people and on herself? What does Isa teach Ellen about Embracing Self-Discovery and Freedom of Expression, and how does Ellen apply these lessons to her own life?