Official Website of Benjamin Ellefson
Welcome to the official website of award-winning, middle grade author Benjamin Ellefson. Discover the whimsical, fantasy worlds of his books, enter to win in a monthly book giveaway, join him each month reading and discussing in his free book club, or download fun activities for kids.
Published Books
Unreleased Books
Awards
Amazon Reviews
The Land without Color
“The Land without Color is imaginative, wholesome entertainment – the way children’s stories used to be.”
John Wesley Smith, DestinySurvival Radio & DestinySurvival.com
“The story has a fairytale feel to it with a modern main character. Alvin is a character kids can relate to, and the Kingdom of Color is a pretty silly, fun world with unique characters that live in it!”
Erik Weibel, www.thiskidreviewsbooks.com
The Great Sugar War
“A magical parable filled with preparedness and self-reliance.”
Pat Henry
www.theprepperjournal.com
“Magical and memorable, a tale that warms the heart, touches the soul, and inspires the spirit.”
John Darryl Winston, author of the IA series.
www.johndarrylwinston.com
The Collapsing Kingdom
“The Collapsing Kingdom is health food for your imagination. A story for the ages.”
Ty Allan Jackson, author of Danny Dollar Millionaire Extraordinaire: The Lemonade Escapade
www.bigheadbooks.com
“Best middle grade series I have read since the Percy Jackson series.”
Gillion Machota, Booktuber
www.youtube.com/LilSquonker
Permy and the Cyclops Baker
Get your Free, short story Permy and the Cyclops Baker now!
Follow the whimsical adventures of a young squirrel who explores too far from home and is captured by a giant cyclops who loves to bake cookies and feed them to her prisoners.
Laugh out loud in this silly tale that introduces young readers to the zany world of The Land without Color.
Free Activities for Kids
Are you looking for something to do between books?
Download fun activities, including coloring pages, crossword puzzles, and more themed after Benjamin Ellefson’s books.
All for free!
November Book Giveaway
Each month I give away a paperback copy of a great, middle grade book. This month you have a chance to win:
Warriors #1: Into the Wild
by Erin Hunter
Read all about how to enter on my Giveaway page.
November Book Club
Each month I select a great, middle grade book to read together with all of my fans. This month we are reading:
The Green Ember
by S.D. Smith
Read all about how to join us in our discussion on my Book Club page.
Latest Blog Posts
The Land without Color Audiobook Now Available
I am overjoyed to announce that The Land without Color is now available on audiobook! You can now listen to the whimsical adventures of Alvin as he ventures across a strange land where all of the color has been stolen while you are in the car, at the gym, or walking about the neighborhood. It is perfect for kids who haven’t yet learned to read chapter books on their own.
Book Review: Callie’s Magical Flight
Rumors are stirring of the end of winter. This could lead to disaster throughout the kingdom. Worried by this, Callie wants to go up the mountain with her friends to ask the king. But she hasn’t learned how to fly yet. Then when she discovers the mysterious ice flower, she will need to overcome her fears to bring it to the king. This enchanting story will inspire young readers and warm their hearts.
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