| Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere Contributor(s): Gravel, Elise (Author), Gravel, Elise (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0062351265 ISBN-13: 9780062351265 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $12.59 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Science & Nature - General - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2016949912 |
| Series: Olga |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.7" W x 8.3" (0.95 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship - Sex & Gender - Girl's Interest |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 189476 Reading Level: 3.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year Meet Olga, the amazing child scientist who LOVES animals (because they are super-cute) Brightly put this heavily illustrated don't-miss book on their Ultimate Summer Reading List for 9- to 12-Year-Olds. Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere is jam-packed with fun: vibrant illustrations, word bubbles, quirky humor, olgamus facts, and plenty of excitement for readers who love making discoveries and meeting new friends. Olga is a charming combination of independent, curious, and smart--making her the coolest girl scientist around--perfect for fans of Dork Diaries and Captain Underpants. When Olga crosses paths with a weird creature and becomes the first kid to discover the species olgamus ridiculus, she is ecstatic What does an olgamus eat? How does it poop? Why does its burp sound like the word rubber? With her trusty observation notebook and the help of a librarian, a shopkeeper, and some friends, Olga sets out to do science--learning the facts about her smelly, almost-furry pal and searching for him when he goes missing. The scientific method is the best way to discover anything |
Contributor Bio(s): Gravel, Elise: - Elise Gravel is the creator of Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere and Olga: We're Out of Here!, the first two books in a series inspired by her science-loving daughter. She is also the author and illustrator of many other books for children, including I Want a Monster!, The Cranky Ballerina, The Mushroom Fan Club, and If Found . . . Please Return to Elise Gravel. Elise lives in Montreal with her husband, two daughters, and two splendid cats. Find her at www.elisegravel.com. |