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The Ugly One by Leanne Statland Ellis

Published on 11/17/22

The Ugly One by Leanne Statland EllisThe Ugly One by Leanne Statland Ellis reviewed by Kaya Naumovich, grade 6, Whitefish Middle School

I am reviewing the book, The Ugly One by Leanne Statland Ellis. I rate it a 9.5 out of 10. I think the book is for 4-6th graders. In the book, a girls with an ugly scar gets nicknamed the Ugly One because of the scar.

Then, one day a stranger from the jungle comes into their camp and sold some things to the town. Micay protects a bird from some rude children and a boy who is basically her enemy. That bird becomes her pet and best friend for the whole story. My favorite character is the bird because even though the bird gets bullied the bird is a great friend and companion.

I think that this book is a moving book full of adventure and friendship The story kept me guessing what was going to happen to Micay or the Ugly One. I would really recommend this book for many reasons.