Olive's Ocean

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2005
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Sometimes life can change in an instant Martha Boyle and Olive Barstow could have been friends, but they weren't. Weeks after a tragic accident, all that is left are eerie connections between the two girls, former classmates who both kept the same secret without knowing it. Now, even while on vacation at the ocean, Martha can't stop thinking about Olive. Things only get more complicated when Martha begins to like Jimmy Manning, a neighbor boy she used to despise. What is going on? Can life for Martha be the same ever again?

Synopsis

Sometimes life can change in an instant Martha Boyle and Olive Barstow could have been friends, but they weren't. Weeks after a tragic accident, all that is left are eerie connections between the two girls, former classmates who both kept the same secret without knowing it. Now, even while on vacation at the ocean, Martha can't stop thinking about Olive. Things only get more complicated when Martha begins to like Jimmy Manning, a neighbor boy she used to despise. What is going on? Can life for Martha be the same ever again?

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Published: 31 May 2005
ISBN 10: 0060535458
ISBN 13: 9780060535452

Media Reviews

The ever versatile Kevin Henkes dazzles with this spare yet profoundly touching coming-of-age novel. -- Family Fun Magazine An eloquent journey into adolescence. -- Florida Times-Union Few girls will fail to recognize themselves in Martha. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Martha Boyle is one of the memorable 12-year-old girls of fiction, smart, confused, compassionate. -- KLIATT (starred review) With his usual sensitivity and insight, Henkes explores key issues of adolescence. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) Lyrically written. -- Seattle Times Rich characterizations move this compelling novel to its satisfying and emotionally authentic conclusion. -- School Library Journal (starred review) Henkes's story is subtle and satisfyingly untidy. Grabs you right from the start. -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) With beautifully defined characters, events, and emotions that will tug at your heart, this novel is flawless. -- Daily Item

Author Bio

Kevin Henkes is the award-winning creator of many books for children, including the Caldecott Medal Book Kitten's First Full Moon, the Caldecott and Geisel Honor Book Waiting, the Newbery Honor Books The Year of Billy Miller and Olive's Ocean, and several bestselling books about mice, including Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse and Chrysanthemum. www.kevinhenkes.com