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For use in schools and libraries only. On a summer visit to her grandmother's cottage by the ocean, Martha gains perspective on the death of a classmate, on her relationship with her grandmother, on her feelings for an older boy, and on her plans to be a writer.
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“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)
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“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)
A brand new author to the Puffin list, Kevin Henke's novels include The Birthday Room, Sun & Spoon and Words of Stone. Among his acclaimed picture books, many of which are published here in the UK, are the number one bestseller Wemberley Worried, the Caldecott Honor Book Owen and the charming Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives in Madison, Wisconsin.
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- PublisherXiao Lu Wen Hua/Tsai Fong Books
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 9867742842
- ISBN 13 9789867742841
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages201
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Olive's Ocean
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Xiao Lu Wen Hua/Tsai Fong Books
(2005)
ISBN 10: 9867742842
ISBN 13: 9789867742841
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