New Releases by Ellen Potter

Ellen Potter is the author of Central Park Ghost (2025), Shark in the Park (2024), The Golden Imaginarium (2023), Hither & Nigh (2023), The Girl in the Tree (2023).

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Central Park Ghost

release date: Mar 25, 2025
Central Park Ghost
Cordelia and Isaac set out to solve a monstrous mystery at the Central Park Zoo in this exciting third installment of the “sweet and silly” (Booklist) Squirlish series perfect for fans of Sophie Mouse and Critter Club! Cordelia is a human girl raised by squirrels in Central Park and well-known among the park’s other critters. When she gets an urgent message summoning her to the Central Park Zoo, Cordelia learns from the sea lions that a monster has been roaming the park grounds—something the size of a bear with glowing eyes! With the help of her best friend, Isaac, Cordelia sets out to trap this mystery creature. They follow a string of questionable leads taking them to a dog park, a parade, and even an encounter with the New York Yankees! But can they find the Central Park Ghost?

Shark in the Park

release date: Jul 09, 2024
Shark in the Park
"Cordelia, a human girl living with squirrels in Central Park, must protect squirrel Prince Oliver during his quest for the Royal Scepter, but Prince Oliver has other plans and is more interested in finding a shark than a scepter"--

The Golden Imaginarium

release date: Oct 10, 2023
The Golden Imaginarium
If Nell wants to keep her magic and save her brother, she’ll have to master her spell work and find some way back to the Nigh in this fun and fast-paced sequel to Hither & Nigh, perfect for fans of James Riley and Thirteen Witches! Weeks have passed since Nell Batista and her friends from the Last Chance Club learned how to use magic to access the hidden world of New York City called the Nigh. Weeks since Nell found her missing brother River in the Nigh and was forced to leave him behind. Desperate to find him again, Nell is eager to improve her spell work and get back to the Nigh. Then a visitor shows up at the club with the news that Nell and her friends are all being fast-tracked to become Watchers, magic practitioners tasked with making sure important events unfold the way they are supposed to. Before they can become Watchers, they must all pass three Initiation Trials, armed with tiny powerful creatures from the Nigh called Fates. Nell’s Fates aren’t particularly special, but they’ll have to do, for the costs of failing are steep: not only would she be kicked out of the club and expelled from school, but she would lose all memories of magic—including the Nigh and her brother. Then she gets word that the terrifying Minister is gathering her Magicians in the Nigh to come after both Nell and River. If there were ever a time for Nell to excel at her spell work, it’s now…but can she master her lessons—and muster enough magic—in time?

Hither & Nigh

release date: Oct 10, 2023
Hither & Nigh
As they uncover their magical powers, Nell and her new friends discover a parallel New York City called the Nigh, where monsters roam Central Park, Finfolk haunt the Hudson River, and a terrifying Minister, who controls it all, holds the key to Nell''s missing brother.

The Girl in the Tree

release date: Jun 13, 2023
The Girl in the Tree
Cordelia, a young girl raised by squirrels, tries to branch out from her squirrel family and make a human friend, but after stumbling into a gymnastics class she finds social skills are a tough nut to crack.

The Gremlin's Shoes (Big Foot and Little Foot #5)

release date: Apr 20, 2021
The Gremlin's Shoes (Big Foot and Little Foot #5)
Book 5 in the charming chapter book series about the adventures of a human boy and a young Sasquatch—now in paperback! Hugo and Boone were having a bad case of Nothing-to-do-itis: They have free time but can''t think of a single thing to do! Finally, they decide to head to Uncle Figgy''s Toy Store, where they discover the legendary Mad Marvin presenting his new invention: the Marvelous Monster Magnet! The only problem is the toy costs twenty-five nubbins––a huge sum! Hugo and Boone set off on an adventure to earn the money, a journey that leads them to a treasure hunt through the woods. As always, the friends will find much more than they expected!

The Bog Beast

release date: Aug 18, 2020
The Bog Beast
A human boy and young Sasquatch explore the mysterious woods in this adventure by the author of The Squatchicorns. It''s a big day for Hugo, Boone, and the students at the Academy for Curious Squidges (a Squidge is a young Sasquatch). Today''s the day they''ll get their Bimbling Badge, which allows them to explore the North Woods on their own. But humans, snakes, and sinkholes aren''t the only things they have to look out for! The legend of a lizard-like monster lurking in the swamp is enough to spook any young Sasquatch. When Hugo, Boone, and Gigi find themselves stranded in the middle of Ripple Worm River, they discover that there are more mysterious creatures in the North Woods than they''d bargained for. Praise for the Big Foot and Little Foot series "A fun romp with valuable lessons in friendship and forgiveness." — Booklist

The Squatchicorns

release date: Mar 19, 2019
The Squatchicorns
In this tale by the author of The Monster Detector, a Sasquatch and a human boy make a new friend while dealing with a curse and celebrating a birthday. When a tribe of Sasquatches flee from a mysterious curse, they take refuge in Hugo''s home, Widdershins Cavern. These new Sasquatches look a bit . . . odd. For example, they all have unicorn horns on their heads! Always open to meeting new creatures, Hugo befriends one of these strange squidges, Nobb. Nobb offers to escort Hugo though the North Woods so that Hugo can attend Boone''s birthday party. Having never been inside a Human house, Hugo finds the experience confusing and somewhat disastrous. Just when it looks like Hugo may have ruined Boone''s birthday, they set out on a mission to solve the troubling curse in Nobb''s cavern. Praise for the Big Foot and Little Foot series "A delightful series about friendship and embracing difference." — School Library Journal

Big Foot and Little Foot (Book #1)

release date: Apr 10, 2018
Big Foot and Little Foot (Book #1)
Hugo is a young Sasquatch who longs for adventure. Boone is young boy who longs to see a Sasquatch. When their worlds collide, they become the unlikeliest pair of best friends. At the Academy for Curious Squidges, Hugo learns all manner of Sneaking—after all, the most important part of being a Sasquatch is staying hidden from humans. But Hugo dreams of roaming free in the Big Wide World rather than staying cooped up in caves. When he has an unexpected run-in with a young human boy, Hugo seizes the opportunity for a grand adventure. Soon, the two team up to search high and low for mythical beasts, like Ogopogos and Snoot-Nosed Gints. Through discovering these new creatures, together, Big Foot and Little Foot explore the ins and outs of each other’s very different worlds but learn that, deep down, maybe they’re not so different after all.

Piper Green and the Fairy Tree: Pie Girl

release date: Sep 19, 2017
Piper Green and the Fairy Tree: Pie Girl
Love Ramona or Judy Moody? Then you definitely need to know Piper Green! The girl with the fairy tree in her backyard returns, and this time the fairies have left her a mysterious pirate patch. Every year, Piper Green looks forward to a visit from the Sea Star, a community boat that docks at Peek-a-Boo Island and hosts a dinner. And best of all? Piper and the other kids get to serve the meal. Most years, Piper has to settle for being “mashed potato girl.” But this year her mom made dessert, and everyone knows that being Pie Girl is the best role to have. But when a doctor makes a surprising diagnosis, Piper’s dream of being Pie Girl may be in jeopardy. Will a gift from the fairy tree help save the day? Praise for Piper Green: “Piper has a winning combination of stubbornness, loyalty, and independence.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred “Following in the fine tradition of spunky girls—Ramona, Amber Brown, Judy Moody, Clementine—Piper Green is set to make some friends in the early chapter book world.” —School Library Journal’s 100 Scope Notes

Piper Green and the Fairy Tree: Going Places

release date: Jan 17, 2017
Piper Green and the Fairy Tree: Going Places
Move over, Junie B. Jones! Piper Green is back in her fourth chapter-book adventure, and it could take her all the way to China. Suitcase? Check. Passport? Check. Magic X-ray vision glasses from the Fairy Tree? Check, check, check! Piper Green’s class is taking a school trip to China—well, they’re taking a “pretend” trip, on a “pretend” airplane. And when all the kids in the class announce they’ve been on a plane plenty of times, Piper says she has, too. After all, it’s just a pretend trip, right? But when Piper gets chosen to be a flight attendant, her little fib suddenly feels like a very big problem. Could the X-ray vision glasses Piper found in the Fairy Tree help her out? “Following in the fine tradition of spunky girls—Ramona, Amber Brown, Judy Moody, Clementine—Piper Green is set to make some friends in the early chapter book world.” —School Library Journal’s 100 Scope Notes “Piper has a winning combination of stubbornness, loyalty, and independence.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

The Sea Pony

release date: Jan 01, 2016
The Sea Pony
On an island off the coast of Maine, where children ride lobster boats to school, Piper wants a horse but finds, instead, another object hidden in the red maple tree.

Too Much Good Luck

release date: Jan 01, 2015
Too Much Good Luck
On an island off the coast of Maine, where children ride lobster boats to school, Piper worries that too much good luck can sometimes equal bad luck.

Otis Dooda: Downright Dangerous

release date: Mar 11, 2014
Otis Dooda: Downright Dangerous
Otis Dooda''s adventures in a New York City apartment building continue as he gets baby carrots jammed up his nose while competing against Sid Frackas for the title of the greatest LEGO genius who ever lived.

Otis Dooda

release date: Jun 04, 2013
Otis Dooda
The author of "Kneebone Boy" and "The Humming Room" begins a new illustrated chapter-book series featuring nine-year-old Otis Dooda, who moves with his family from a small town to a New York City apartment. There, his life becomes sort-of crazy. Illustrations.

Spilling Ink

release date: Apr 06, 2010
Spilling Ink
LEARN HOW TO WRITE LIKE THE EXPERTS, FROM THE EXPERTS. In Spilling Ink: A Young Writer''s Handbook, you''ll find practical advice in a perfect package for young aspiring writers. After receiving letters from fans asking for writing advice,accomplished authors Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter joined together to create this guidebook for young writers. The authors mix inspirational anecdotes with practical guidance on how to find a voice, develop characters and plot, make revisions, and overcome writer''s block. Fun writing prompts will help young writers jump-start their own projects, and encouragement throughout will keep them at work.

Olivia Kidney and the Secret Beneath the City

release date: Jan 01, 2007
Olivia Kidney and the Secret Beneath the City
Forced to attend a fancy art school in Manhattan, Olivia''s simple life takes a turn for the worse when helping her new friend leads her deep into the New York City subway system--discovering that her ability to speak to ghosts is now the least of her problems.

Pish Posh

release date: Apr 20, 2006
Pish Posh
Ultra-snobby Clara Frankofile has everything an eleven-year-old girl could want. She’s fabulously wealthy, she lives alone in a penthouse apartment with its own roller coaster, and all of New York City is afraid of her! Each night at the Pish Posh restaurant, she watches the glittery movie actresses and princesses, and decides who is important enough to stay and who she will kick to the sidewalk in disgrace. But Clara’s world is turned upside down when she discovers that a peculiar mystery is happening in the restaurant, right under her upturned nose.With the help of a whip-smart twelveyear- old jewel thief, Clara embarks on a wildly dangerous mission through the streets of New York to solve a 200-hundred-year-old secret.

Olivia Kidney Stops for No One

release date: Jan 01, 2005
Olivia Kidney Stops for No One
Originally titled "Olivia Kidney and the Exit Academy," this follow-up to "Olivia Kidney" finds Olivia now living in a New York City brownstone--a building filled with secrets. Illustrations.
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