Honestly Elliott

By: Gillian McDunn

Narrated by: Matthew Bridges

Bloomsbury presents Honestly Elliott by Gillian McDunn, read by Matthew Bridges.

Schneider Family Book Award: Best Middle Grade Honor Book!

Highly-acclaimed author of Caterpillar Summer, Gillian McDunn explores boyhood in a funny, big-hearted story about a kid trying to find the best way to be his best self.

Elliott isn't sure where he fits in. Ever since his best friend moved away and his dad and stepmom announced the arrival of their new baby, he's been feeling invisible. Plus his dad just doesn't seem to understand what having ADHD really feels like, or why cooking is the one activity where Elliott's mind clicks into place.

When he’s paired with the super smart and popular Maribel for a school project, Elliott worries she'll be just another person who underestimates him. But Maribel is also looking for a new way to show others her true self and this project could be the chance they’ve both been waiting for. Sometimes the least likely friends help you see a new side to things . . . and sometimes you have to make a few mistakes before you figure out what’s right.


Acclaim for Caterpillar Summer
An Indies Introduce Pick
A Texas Bluebonnet Selection
A Parents Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
An Amazon Best Book of the Year©2022 Gillian McDunn (P)2022 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

This boot is the best book I’ve ever read

This is a great book. I love how they represent ADHD very accurately. I would definitely recommend reading this book.

Finding where he fits in

This is a great book recommendation for anyone and I just love how Elliott found where he belongs in his family definitely the best book I’ve ever read

Awesome representation of ADHD

I loved that this represented ADHD in an accurate way. What a blessing this book is for my kiddo who doesn’t see many like himself with his ADHD struggles and blessings as the protagonist in a book. Loved the book! Loved the narrator!

Wonderful story & AMAZING narration!

The main character, Elliott, is very endearing and book is fun, interesting, and relatable. The narration is fantastic. The voice captures the personalities so well. I felt like I was listening to a play. What a wonderful and enjoyable collaboration!

Fun story about a kid who likes cooking.

Loved the baking and cooking aspect of the story. Elliot learned a lot about himself through cooking.