In the year 3001, Earth has become a sprawling maze of endless cities, where nature is a distant memory and real food exists only in stories. Twelve-year-old Ella longs for something more — for adventure, for wonder, and maybe even a taste of real bananas. When her family boards the starship Imahara on a mysterious mission to Planet Six, Ella discovers a sunken colony ship, lost oceans, and a secret that could change everything. To save thousands of lives, she must dive beneath alien seas — and confront a forgotten AI named Maze, who holds surprising truths about Ella’s own existence. Stranded on an island of impossible wonders, battling sinister forces and forging unexpected friendships, Ella must find the courage to choose who she wants to become. Filled with humor, heart, and high-stakes adventure, Ella and the Maze is perfect for fans of imaginative young adult fiction blending futuristic worlds with timeless values.