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To introduce my fifth novel, I need to tell the story behind it. Since she was born, my niece Olivia and I have been very close. Our favorite activity has been reading aloud together and we''ve read hundreds of books including the entire Harry Potter series, all 13 Series of Unfortunate Events books, all Roald Dahl''s books, and much more. As she''s gotten older, we began making up short stories as well, some written out and others simply told and forgotten. With the advent of the coronavirus, Olivia came up with a bold new idea. That the two of us create an entire novel together. A fantasy novel like the ones we love with the twist that the heroes would be the two of us thrust into an out-of -this-world adventure. I''ve written four previous novels (they can be found on Amazon) but had not attempted a new one in many years. However, I thought it could be an amusing time-passer for us and I agreed. The fact that we were trapped inside like all of you made it seem a more than worthy enterprise. So for weeks we discussed ideas and characters until we had the framework of the book. I did most of the actual writing of the novel while she made many brilliant suggestions which resulted in many favorable changes. As it all came together, I realized something. This novel of ours was every bit as good (if not better) than anything else I had ever written. We decided when it was done to publish it on Amazon like my other four books. The book is a mix of the fantastical and the real. Olivia and I are the main characters but our personas in the book are quite different from our own. Facts about our lives are different. For example, Olivia decided it worked better if she was a bit older in the book than she is now. Some of the characters are real while others are complete fiction. The setting is our hometown of Valley Stream, NY and the park which features predominantly in the story is one we''ve walked through many times. Beyond that, we''ve decided to say nothing more about the separation of fantasy and reality. We''ll let you readers figure it out for yourselves. Writing this novel in collaboration with my niece has been the greatest experience of my life. It also makes a keepsake for us that we can treasure forever. It is now our pleasure to share it with you during this difficult time and hopefully take some of you to another world of humor and danger where magic and wonder are everywhere. We hope you''ll get lost in it and be half as transported as we were when we wrote it. That gives you the books background. The story is told in the first person by Olivia''s character so I''ll hand things over to her to give you a glimpse of the story you will find in the book. Then I''ll let her have the final word as she usually does. First off, ignore my Uncle. Everything in this story is true. It all started when me, my Uncle, and my best friend Quentin were watching a movie down in my Uncle''s basement when there was an explosion. A wall opened up and we found a mysterious book. The cover was solid oak and covered with magical illustrations but the inside was blank. Finding that book opened a doorway into our town that released the fairytales of Marcus Malkin, a forgotten writer of breathtaking skill. How do I know this. Simple. This past summer, I lived his stories and met his characters firsthand. Prepare yourselves for fire-breathing squirrels, a daring tightrope walker, an insane bike-riding harmonica player, a haunted playground, talking cats, a majestic tree king, amazing automatons, and a castle housing terrible secrets. But that is just the backdrop for the main story. a tale of 3 brothers who concocted a scheme to turn all the adults in my town into bloodthirsty monsters. We soon discovered we were the guardians of this tale. It was up to us to make sure it was told and to make it turn out right. If we failed, the tale would escape and go everywhere. Did we succeed? Read it and find out. Reject it at your peril. Tales need to be told.Olivia
"These stories will take you to a haunted hotel, a school carnival, a fashion show, a parade, and much, much more!"--Publisher's description.
"Charlotte & Olivia's Magical Adventures" is a captivating collection of short stories that follows the extraordinary adventures of two sisters, Charlotte and Olivia, their loyal dog Crosby, and their enchanting fairy friend, Twinkle. Join Charlotte and Olivia as they discover a world filled with magic, friendship, and boundless imagination. With the help of Twinkle, a fairy from Fairyland, the trio embarks on a series of delightful quests, each one brimming with wonder and excitement. In these charming tales, readers will journey alongside Charlotte, Olivia, Crosby, and Twinkle as they solve riddles, break spells, and bring joy to those they meet. From exploring hidden meadows and ancient castles to encountering talking animals and mythical creatures, each adventure is a testament to the power of courage, kindness, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship. With vivid descriptions and captivating storytelling, "Charlotte & Olivia's Magical Adventures" transports readers to a world where dreams come alive and anything is possible. From the first page to the last, young readers will be captivated by the whimsical adventures that unfold, fostering a love for storytelling, imagination, and the magic that exists within. Perfect for children who crave fantastical tales and crave stories that ignite their imagination, "Charlotte & Olivia's Magical Adventures" is a collection that will be cherished for years to come. Whether read aloud or enjoyed independently, these stories will leave young hearts yearning for more enchanting adventures with Charlotte, Olivia, Crosby, and their beloved fairy friend, Twinkle.
Olivia has visited so many wonderful places.... the museum, the Sahara, the Concert Hall... and of course, each experience was extraordinary! Olivia's fantastic adventures-- real and imagined-- come to life in this "larger than life" format, perfect for little preschoolers with BIG imaginations!
Twelve of Olivia’s favorite adventures are now available in one dazzling edition! Olivia loves to do it all! And with her great big imagination, Olivia can go anywhere. Would you like to come along? This treasury includes twelve of Olivia’s favorite adventures, each of which can be read aloud in five minutes. This sweet collection is perfect for busy little ones who are always on the go! Olivia’s 5-Minute Stories includes: OLIVIA Acts Out OLIVIA the Ballerina OLIVIA and the Haunted Hotel OLIVIA the Superhero Dinner with OLIVIA OLIVIA and the School Carnival I Can Do Anything! OLIVIA and Her Alien Brother OLIVIA Leads a Parade OLIVIA Makes Memories OLIVIA Dances for Joy OLIVIA Says Good Night OLIVIA TM Ian Falconer Ink Unlimited, Inc. and © 2018 Ian Falconer and Classic Media, LLC
First published by Scholastic Australia Pty Limited in 2018.
Olivia Twist is an innovative reimagining of Charles Dickens' classic tale Oliver Twist, in which Olivia was forced to live as a boy for her own safety until she was rescued from the streets. Now eighteen, Olivia finds herself at a crossroads: revealed secrets threaten to destroy the "proper" life she has built for herself, while newfound feelings for an arrogant young man she shouldn't like could derail her carefully laid plans for the future. Olivia Brownlow is no damsel in distress. Born in a workhouse and raised as a boy among thieving London street gangs, she is as tough and cunning as they come. When she is taken in by her uncle after a caper gone wrong, her life goes from fighting and stealing on the streets to lavish dinners and soirees as a debutante in high society. But she can’t seem to escape her past … or forget the teeming slums where children just like her still scrabble to survive. Jack MacCarron rose from his place in London's East End to become the adopted "nephew" of a society matron. Little does society know that MacCarron is a false name for a boy once known among London gangs as the Artful Dodger, and that he and his “aunt” are robbing them blind every chance they get. When Jack encounters Olivia Brownlow in places he least expects, his curiosity is piqued. Why is a society girl helping a bunch of homeless orphan thieves? Even more intriguing, why does she remind him so much of someone he once knew? Jack finds himself wondering if going legit and risking it all might be worth it for love.
After her four kids were nearly grown and she was about to turn 50, Phoebe Snetsinger was told she had less than a year to live. Snetsinger, a St. Louis housewife and avid backyard birder, decided to spend that year traveling the world in search of birds. As it turned out, her doctors were wrong, but Phoebe's passion had been ignited and she spent the next eighteen years crisscrossing the globe recklessly staking out her quarry. En route she contracted malaria in Zambia, nearly fell to her death in Zaire, and was kidnapped and gang raped on the outskirts of Port Moresby. Yet none of this curbed her enthusiasm. By the time she died in a bus accident while birding in Madagascar in 1999, Phoebe was world renowned and had seen more species-8,500 of the roughly 10,000-than anyone in history. A fascinating portrait of a hobbiest whose obsession contributed to both her success and her demise, Life List brings Phoebe Snetsinger and the wild world of amatuer ornithology to vivid life.