Ella Diaries #17: Time To Shine

Ella Diaries #17: Time To Shine is a contemporary middle-grade tale about Ella, Zoe, and Ammy as they dive into a class project to create the most aMAZing cooking video. Aimed at readers ages 8–12 who love friendship-driven adventures, this story blends humor, warmth, and budding independence to feel comforting and uplifting. The tone is fun, hopeful, and encouraging—perfect for fans of the series or new readers seeking a heartwarming read about teamwork under pressure. In Ella Diaries #17: Time To Shine, the trio navigates a special project that tests their friendship. The book is written in a warm, accessible voice that follows the characters through short chapters and everyday school moments. When recipes flop and tensions rise, they learn to listen, share ideas, and support one another, turning missteps into opportunities to grow. The experience is engaging through a blend of light humor, relatable dilemmas, and the steady rhythm of a story about collaboration. Readers will be drawn into the dynamics of Ella's friendship with Zoe and Ammy, the friendly classroom setting, and the journey from conflict to teamwork. The story emphasizes resilience, problem-solving, and the power of sticking together to reach a common goal, all without spoilers or high-stakes drama, making it a comforting, motivating read for early readers and series fans alike. Central focus on friendship and teamwork through a class cooking video project Relatable tensions, mishaps, and moments of reconciliation that feel authentic Accessible, warm storytelling with short chapters and gentle humor Emphasis on resilience, communication, and collaborative problem-solving Appealing for fans of Ella Diaries and new readers seeking a feel-good school-day adventure After finishing Ella Diaries #17: Time To Shine, readers gain confidence in their own ability to work with others, see challenges as opportunities, and feel hopeful about turning ideas into reality. The story leaves them with a sense of warmth and possibility, encouraging kindness, cooperation, and the belief that together they can shine.