Ellie is determined to win the class cooking and gardening competition. But when she is assigned eggplant as her main ingredient, she isn't sure what to do with it, and needs her friends to help her out.

Danielle Sharkan grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. She has studied around the world for many years, learning new languages and tasting new foods. Inspired by the people and places in her life, Danielle's stories aim to bring people together, honor the past, and create hope for the future. She is the author of Sharing Shalom. Danielle lives in Boulder, CO,