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Ellie Ment and the Material Matter

By: Bertie Stephens, Lil Chase - editor, Stanley Johnson - foreword
Narrated by: Jennifer Saunders
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Ellie doesn’t believe in magic. She believes in science.

But when her school burns down in roaring purple flames, her favourite teacher gives her mysterious Elemental Bracers, and she’s invited to join a secret society of the world’s smartest minds, Ellie realises not everything has a logical explanation…Packed with adventure, humour, and just a bit of chaos, Ellie Ment and the Material Matter is where chemistry meets courage, physics bends reality, and curiosity might just save the world.

Narrated by JENNIFER SAUNDERS — the iconic star of Absolutely Fabulous, French & Saunders, Death on the Nile, and Shrek 2.

Why Everyone Should Listen to ELLIE MENT AND THE MATERIAL MATTER:

  • STEM Adventure: Introduces children to real scientific concepts (elements, compounds, chemical reactions, quantum superposition) through thrilling, accessible storytelling.
  • Youth Empowerment: Ellie symbolises the next generation challenging the old way of doing things. The story explores the frustration and hope young people experience when confronting adult compromise.
  • The Environment: Tackles real-world issues like microplastic pollution, unsustainable industry practices, and the importance of circularity.
  • Friendship and Teamwork: Ellie and Michael's friendship highlights the importance of diverse talents—science and art, logic and creativity—working together toward a bigger goal. There isn’t just one type of ‘smart’.
  • Courage and Curiosity: The bravery to ask questions, experiment, and stand up for what’s right underpins Ellie’s journey.
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This book was okay. It had a good premise and lots of potential however the fact that the main character was only 11 doing teenage activities/adventures really throws off the intended audience. It is heavily science based which would suit older kids but with the main character being so young it is just not relatable nor appropriate in some scenes. The overall theme and storyline was good but key aspects makes the book miss the mark.

The 11-year-old conundrum

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