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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2015
Ollie's Odyssey
Written and illustrated by William Joyce
A boy embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped toy from a villainous clown king.
304 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In a world where toys have secrets, Ollie, a handmade rabbit, becomes Billy's cherished favorite. But when Zozo, the sinister clown king, kidnaps Ollie, Billy faces an epic journey to save him. Through dark woods and forgotten carnivals, Billy must confront the dangers of the Toy World. Can he rescue Ollie before he becomes lost forever? This adventure tests the bonds of friendship and the courage of a young boy determined to reclaim his beloved toy.
"Under the right circumstances a toy can become so very much more than something to be played with or amused by. It can become miraculous."
— from the book
From the publisher
From the creator of The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore and The Guardians of Childhood comes a grand adventure of valor, friendship, and a look into the mysterious world of favorite toys.
In the secret realm of toys, there are many mysteries.
There is the Code of the Toys, which is as ancient as childhood.
There’s also the magic of becoming a child’s favorite, the highest honor in the Toy World.
Made by hand by Billy’s mother, Ollie is a special toy, “a toy who will matter.” He becomes Billy’s best friend, confidant, pal, and yes, Billy’s “favorite.”
But there are villains in the Toy World, and Zozo, the clown king, is the most feared. He and his toy henchman (the Creeps) have sworn to steal and imprison favorite toys until they forget their children and become forever lost.
When Ollie is toynapped, Billy must rescue his beloved favorite from Zozo’s subterranean lair in the old Carnival Place, past the park, through the woods, and into the night.
Never has a journey of ten blocks been more epic.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 304
- Reading age
- 7–11
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 830L
For the grown-ups
The parent guide
What families may want to know
Every family reads differently. These are the concepts our editors noticed in this book — worth seeking out for some readers, worth knowing about for others. The list isn't exhaustive, but it's a spoiler-light head start.
Violence
Ollie gets taken captive by the forgotten toys, and there is a battle between them near the end of the story.
After the last page
Talk about it together
You might ask your child how they enjoyed this illustrated chapter book compared to non-illustrated.
Discuss with your child how Ollie’s bravery, hope, and loyalty help him to defeat the odds and find his way back to his owner.
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.3
out of 7
5.3
“Ollie's Odyssey takes you into the world of toys and will awaken the child within you. I love the sweet character of Ollie, and his determination to find his owner, Billy, even when he's lost and in unknown territory. He never gives up and braves the villain of the toy world, King Zozo, saving many toys along the way! One of my favorite parts about the book is the illustrations. William Joyce has such a different, beautiful style. As a parental note, the villain of the Toy World (a clown toy) has a small army of broken, forgotten toys that imprison Ollie. They have a little war at the end between the good and bad toys (the good toys escape) that might be a little scary to young kids.”
B is for Bookworm
Trusted reviewer
The author & illustrator
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.3
- F&P level
- ~T
- AR points
- 5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 182210
Publication
- Published
- April 11, 2017
- First published
- August 25, 2015
- Publisher
- AtheneumCaitlyn Dlouhy Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
- Text details
- The text for this book was set in Adobe Jenson.
- Illustration details
- The illustrations for this book were rendered in multimedia.
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781442473560
- LCCN
- 2015033113
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