Overview
How Oliver Olson Changed the World is an irresistible chapter book from Claudia Mills, featuring lively illustrations by Heather Maione. Oliver Olson learns that before you can change the world, sometimes you need to change yourself. Oliver Olson's teacher is always saying that one person with a big idea can change the world. But how is Oliver supposed to change the world when his parents won't let him do anything on his own--not his class projects or even attending activities such as the space sleepover at school. Afraid he will become an outsider like ex-planet Pluto, Oliver decides to take control of his corner of the universe!
Full Product Details
Author: Claudia Mills ,
Heather Maione
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Imprint: St Martin's Press
Dimensions:
Width: 13.50cm
, Height: 0.90cm
, Length: 19.30cm
Weight: 0.104kg
ISBN: 9780312672829
ISBN 10: 0312672829
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 25 October 2011
Recommended Age: From 7 to 10 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Kids . . . will appreciate this warm and humorous story about one family's struggle for balance. BookPage Personable and friendly, with touches of rueful humor. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Starred Review Mills has a knack for creating characters who demand compassion due to a pitch-perfect sense of humor and pathos. School Library Journal An engaging and though-provoking chapter book. Booklist Mills's previous beginning chapter books have been stellar, and this one is no exception. The Horn Book Oliver may not change the world by the end of his diorama project, but he will certainly provide a fast-paced, entertaining read to the chapter-book audience. Kirkus Reviews
Kids . . . will appreciate this warm and humorous story about one family's struggle for balance. -- BookPage Personable and friendly, with touches of rueful humor. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Starred Review Mills has a knack for creating characters who demand compassion due to a pitch-perfect sense of humor and pathos. -- School Library Journal An engaging and though-provoking chapter book. -- Booklist Mills's previous beginning chapter books have been stellar, and this one is no exception. -- The Horn Book Oliver may not change the world by the end of his diorama project, but he will certainly provide a fast-paced, entertaining read to the chapter-book audience. -- Kirkus Reviews
Kids . . . will appreciate this warm and humorous story about one family's struggle for balance. -- BookPage Personable and friendly, with touches of rueful humor. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books , Starred Review Mills has a knack for creating characters who demand compassion due to a pitch-perfect sense of humor and pathos. -- School Library Journal An engaging and though-provoking chapter book. -- Booklist Mills's previous beginning chapter books have been stellar, and this one is no exception. -- The Horn Book Oliver may not change the world by the end of his diorama project, but he will certainly provide a fast-paced, entertaining read to the chapter-book audience. -- Kirkus Reviews
Author Information
CLAUDIA MILLS is the author of numerous books for children of all ages. Other chapter books include 7 X 9 = Trouble!, an ALA Notable Book, and Being Teddy Roosevelt, a Best Children's Book of the Year, Bank Street College. She lives in Boulder, Colorado. HEATHER MAIONE has illustrated many children's books, including Remembering Mrs. Rossi by Amy Hest. She lives in Laurel Hollow, New York.
