Etta Invincible

In this touching 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 bold--everything Etta wishes she could be.

But when Louisa May Alcott, a friendly Goldendoodle from across the street, disappears, Etta and the dog's 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 Eleazar's 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 train's 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 Alcott--and save each other.

Author: Reese Eschmann
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Published: 07/12/2022
Pages: 368
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.60w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9781534468375
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/23/2022
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2022

About the Author
Reese Eschmann holds a master's degree in social work from the University of Illinois at Chicago and worked in schools for six years. When she's 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 Invincible is her debut novel. Find her on Instagram and Twitter @ReesesPieces21_ or at ReeseEschmann.com.