Henkes, K. (2003) Olive’s ocean. New York. Greenwillow Books.
Martha loves to write, in fact, she wants to become an author when she grows up. The problem is, is that her father wants to be a writer too and Martha doesn’t know if there can be two writers in one family so she doesn’t tell anyone about her dream right away. She and her family are getting ready to visit their Godbee (Grandmother) in Cape Cod. Right before they leave a stranger comes to the house looking for Martha and gives her a letter that her daughter had written right before she had been in an accident. The whole time she was at the beach Martha thought about her former classmate, her grandmother, and the boy across the way that showed an interest in her. This book shows how one young lady goes through life and grows up because of the events in her life.
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Interest Level: 5-8
Reading Level: 6.6
Awards: Newbery Honor Winner 2004
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