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Oliver by Mandy Haynes
Oliver by Mandy Haynes
What if people just needed a little help to be nicer to each other?
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"It’s the summer of ’72, and 11-year-old Olivia is looking for magic, even though she doesn’t know it quite yet. Struggling with a bad temper and combativeness, Olivia is just plain “onery.” But her older brother, Oliver, a special needs teen, shows her where and how to look for the magic that can indeed be found in all of us. A comingof-age novella, brilliantly written with a true Southern drawl, Oliver is a poignant story about love, hope, and kindness." - Reader Review, Karen Miller
“A wonderful story of kindness and love among siblings, family and most of all strangers. Two siblings come up with the plan to anonymously spread kindness to residents of their small town. You will end up loving Oliver and his sister Olivia from their love for each other and their kind, generous hearts to relative strangers. The two of them reminded me of the relationship between Scout and Jeb. You close the book having a warm feeling for the characters and a hope for more kindness in the world. You'll be looking forward to the next publication by Mandy Haynes.” - Five Star Reader Review, Janet Henderson
“Mandy Haynes OLIVER is a delight! Her novella transports the reader to a time when life was simpler. I thought, as I read it, about my own childhood. Her characters were drawn in a way that brought to mind Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird.” - Five Star Reader Review, Lovelace Cook
“Mandy Haynes once again weaves a story that takes the reader on a journey through many emotions. You won't regret an afternoon spent with the sassy but fiercely-loyal Olivia and her big-hearted big brother Oliver as they try to make the world a better place. We need more Olivers in this world!” Five Star Reader Review
“I received my book, Oliver, and couldn’t wait to get started on it! When I picked It up I couldn't put it down! I HIGHLY recommend that you get this book and soak up the story of Oliver told through the eyes of his younger sister. Kindness, compassion, generosity, and love. Soak it in and be uplifted by this heartwarming story!” Five Star Reader Review, Missy Sanders
