Amelia the Hedgehog waits patiently in a pet store hoping to be adopted. Losing faith in herself and feeling isolated from everyone around her she battles an intruder in the shop one dark night and discovers a deep courage as well as a superpower and a very dashing red cape. Saving the day proves to everyone and to Amelia herself that being spiky does not mean she is neither lovable nor adoptable.

Speedy McGruffin (Edith) lives in Atlanta Georgia with her parents and an assortment of animals. Stuck on a boat on a wet afternoon and feeling bored she took her father's advice and started to write a story. Amelia was born that day and two more of her adventures are in the works. The author likes History Latin and Robotics. She is training for junior Roller Derby next year.