Olive's Ocean - Softcover

Henkes, Kevin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0141318627 ISBN 13: 9780141318622

Publisher: Puffin, 2005

Synopsis

Olive's Ocean

About this title

Review:

“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)

Synopsis:

The world can change in a minute ...Summer is Martha's favourite time. Every year she goes to stay in her grandmother's beautiful beachside house, where everything is perfect. But this year is different. There are the Manning boys, for a start - Jimmy, Tate, Todd, Luke and Leo. And then there's Olive - a girl Martha barely knew. A girl who suddenly died. A summer of what-ifs and might-have-beens. A summer of secrets and confusion. A summer Martha will never forget ...

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0141318627
• ISBN 13: 9780141318622
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224