Olive's Ocean
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2001 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Olive's Ocean

Written by Kevin Henkes

A secret binds two girls after a tragedy, altering Martha's world forever.

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217 pages· 30,015 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Martha Boyle's summer takes an unexpected turn when she discovers a secret connection to Olive Barstow, a classmate who died in a tragic accident. Haunted by thoughts of Olive, even while on vacation, Martha grapples with her feelings for Jimmy Manning, a boy she once disliked. As she navigates these new emotions and mysteries, Martha wonders if life will ever return to normal. What secrets did Olive leave behind, and how will they change Martha's path? Dive into a poignant tale of friendship, loss, and self-discovery that will leave you questioning the ties that bind us.

From the publisher

Sometimes life can change in an instantMartha 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?

Awards

Newbery Honor (2004)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
217
Words
30,015
Reading age
10–13
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
680L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about deathBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about familyBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~P
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
71432
Publication
Published
April 26, 2005
First published
January 1, 2001
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060535452

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