Olive's Ocean
Written by Kevin Henkes. Published by Greenwillow Books.
About
12-year-old Martha receives a page from the journal of a classmate, Olive, who has died in an accident. Olive's entry about a desire to be Martha's friend, to see the ocean, and to become a writer propels Martha into a journey from childhood to the brink of adolescence. A 2004 Newbery Honor Book.
Details
ISBN:
0060535431
Awards Won
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Notable Children's Books
Each year the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best of children's books on the Notable Children's Books list.
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2004 - Selection(s) |
