The Thing about Oliver

2019 Australian fiction

Author : Deborah Kelly
Release : 2019
Genre : Australian fiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 818/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Thing about Oliver written by Deborah Kelly. This book was released on 2019. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes I feel just like the glass in my fish tank-- people look right through me. Twelve-year-old Tilly dreams of becoming a marine scientist, but she doesn't even own a swimsuit. She lives in a drought- stricken town with her mum and younger brother Oliver, who is autistic. Oliver's meltdowns are making life unbearable. He needs so many different kinds of therapy that there's never any time--or money--left over for swimming lessons. Tilly knows Oliver's needs have to come first, but it's hard feeling invisible all the time. When Mum announces they are moving to the Queensland coast, Tilly is excited at the thought of finally learning to swim-- even snorkel! But she is also worried. The thing about Oliver is, he can't cope with even the tiniest of changes to his routine. It isn't long before the cracks begin to show. Could so many changes all at once threaten to shatter the whole family?

The Unexpected Life of Oliver Cromwell Pitts

2017-05-16 Juvenile Fiction

Author : Avi
Release : 2017-05-16
Genre : Juvenile Fiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 644/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Unexpected Life of Oliver Cromwell Pitts written by Avi. This book was released on 2017-05-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High adventure from a master storyteller about one boy’s attempt to fend for himself among cruel orphan masters, corrupt magistrates, and conniving thieves. In the seaside town of Melcombe Regis, England, 1724, Oliver Cromwell Pitts wakes to find his father missing and his house flooded by a recent storm. He’s alone in his ruined home with no money and no food. Oliver’s father has left behind a barely legible waterlogged note: he’s gone to London, where Oliver’s sister, Charity, is in trouble. Exploring damage to the town in the storm’s aftermath, Oliver discovers a shipwreck on the beach. Removing anything from a wrecked ship is a hanging offense, but Oliver finds money that could save him, and he can’t resist the temptation to take it. When his crime is discovered, Oliver flees, following the trail of his father and sister. The journey is full of thieves, adventurers, and treachery--and London might be the most dangerous place of all. In the tradition of his Newbery Honor book The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, Avi mixes high adventure and short, page-turning chapters with a vivid historical setting featuring a cast of highwaymen, pickpockets, and villainous criminal masterminds. A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2017

Oliver at the Window

2009 Juvenile Fiction

Author : Elizabeth Shreeve
Release : 2009
Genre : Juvenile Fiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 487/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Oliver at the Window written by Elizabeth Shreeve. This book was released on 2009. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Oliver's parents move into separate houses, he spends a lot of time looking out of windows with his pet lion as he adjusts to a new preschool and to living in two places.

Oliver

2018-09-11 Juvenile Fiction

Author : Josh Crute
Release : 2018-09-11
Genre : Juvenile Fiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 773/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Oliver written by Josh Crute. This book was released on 2018-09-11. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This story tackles the familiar feeling of being in someone's shadow—in a hilarious and endearing way. Readers will be able to relate to Oliver as he stretches his limbs in winter, lifts logs in spring, soaks up the sun in summer, and munches on mulch in autumn, trying to grow big enough to be noticed. Set in Sequoia National Forest, this story will appeal to national park visitors as well as kids who love nature and clever humor. The bright and playful art brings the giant sequoias to life, and the interactions between the trees and furry forest buddies add subtle—and sometimes not-so-subtle—humor. Readers will want to join in on the fun and visit Oliver, Sherman, and all their friends in Sequoia National Forest.

Oliver

2021-01-26 Biography & Autobiography

Author : Steven J. Carino
Release : 2021-01-26
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 27X/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Oliver written by Steven J. Carino. This book was released on 2021-01-26. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He Was Searching for a Lost Dog. He Found More Than He’d Ever Hoped For. On Valentine’s Day 2019, someone stole Steven Carino’s dog, Oliver, from his car. Having lost his mother at thirteen and grown up with an alcoholic father, he could always count on his dogs for comfort and company. But now, with his beloved Oliver missing, Steven felt utterly alone. Then, the miracle. In a series of near-impossible coincidences, people from different walks of life crossed paths with Oliver and with Steven. Hardworking immigrants, wealthy suburbanites, car mechanics, deli workers, old friends, close relatives, street cops, gang members, a TV news reporter, social media followers around the world, and one very gifted hairdresser all played a part in Steven’s desperate journey to find Oliver. In the middle of it all, Steven realized that no one is ever truly alone--and that the power of community can be life-changing. Oliver is not just a book about a stolen dog. At its core, it’s a story about kindness, friendship, and the power of faith. As Steven says, “This is more than just a dog story. This is an everybody story. This is a love story.”

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