Ellie develops a crush on Jessi, one of the founding members of the club. Jessi is an athletic and confident young girl who is often portrayed as a bit of a leader. Ellie's crush on Jessi is a significant plot point in several books, and it's interesting to see how Martin handles the theme of same-sex attraction in a way that is both sensitive and accessible to young readers.
“It’s exclusive,” Ethan started, his throat dry. “Because... I haven’t told anyone. And because the person... well, they’re kind of a regular around here.” mybabysittersclub ellie nova a crush on my exclusive