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Olive's Ocean

Olive's Ocean

Published in
2001
3.78
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Description

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?
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
217 pages

Why to read

  • Olive's Ocean is a Newbery Honor Book.
  • Olive's Ocean is a touching coming-of-age story.
  • Olive's Ocean explores themes of friendship and self-discovery.
  • Olive's Ocean has a Lexile Measure of 680L, making it accessible for young readers.