Ellie Finds Her Voice

The Critter Club #30

by Callie Barkley, Marsha Riti (illustrator)

In the thirtieth book of the Critter Club series, Ellie recovers her love for singing to help an injured fox.

Ellie is heartbroken when she has a less-than-great audition for a singing contest. The Critter Club decides to cheer her up with a snowy trip to the mountains, where they’ve volunteered to help a fox sanctuary with an injured fox. When the fox takes a liking to Ellie’s singing, Ellie realizes she must regain confidence in her own voice.

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

Genres: Childrens, Chapter Books

128 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 4, 2025

Reviews

[Sonia Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Critter Club is an endearing chapter book series that centers on best friends Ellie, Marion, Liz, and Amy and their love for animals. In 'Ellie Finds Her Voice,' Ellie is dismayed by the results of her singing audition. Marion, Liz, and Amy propose a short stay at the Foxhole Haven, a sanctuary for foxes. Author Callie Barkley captures Ellie reclaiming her singing voice with the help of her friends and sly fox named Chatty. The story offers important lessons in friendship, caring for animals, and self-confidence.

[Therearenobadbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Saving the day by rescuing Chatty who is lost (a fox from the goxheaven) and overcoming fears finding one's voice.
"Would you still love it if you weren't good at it? (...) "I think so." perfect mindset. Trying and not fearing mistakes.

[Awjtf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great story!

[R2 Ireland · Rating 4 out of 5]

For me, these have lots of nostalgia, so even though I'm to old for them, I'll read them. So cute!




(Also, my reading score was struggling....)