Ellen and the gang
By: by Ellen Friedman ; illustrated by Jacqueline Tomes.
Contributors: Tomes, Jacqueline.
Publisher: W. Morrow & Co.
Published: 1963
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 191
Subjects: City and town life -- Juvenile fiction.
Genres: Juvenile fiction.
Description: Twelve-year-old Ellen wishes she was gifted and not feeling so left out.  During summer vacation she starts hanging around with an older group of kids, but they get her into trouble.  Trying to find something else to do, she starts helping out at the local playground and in the end is recognized for her efforts in helping the younger children and their parents have a more enjoyable summer.