A story about fitting in and finding the strength to be yourself.
Olive is an only child. She lives by the sea in a ramshackle old ho... read full description
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May 25, 2009
Eva
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This Australian import is an odd duck (or odd platypus, maybe) – in fact, its interesting blend of offbeat plot, eccentric characters (except for the rather grounded young heroine), and slightly quirky narrative voice reminded me quite a bit of North American author Polly Horvath (she seems to bounce from the US to Canada and back).
Olive is the only child of Mog Garnaut, a successful attorney whose energy, beauty and moxie are legendary, but who lacks traditional housekeeping skills, More...
Olive is the only child of Mog Garnaut, a successful attorney whose energy, beauty and moxie are legendary, but who lacks traditional housekeeping skills, More...
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Sep 25, 2009
Tina
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Pip: The Story Of Olive
If you have ever seen the movie thirteen going on thirty you will defiantly like this book. In this story there are seven main characters Olive, Pip, Mug, Mr. and Mrs. Graham, Mathilda, and Martha. Olive is one of the main characters that show up in the story the most. It took place at school, the grahams house, and outside, Olive’s house and in the country. This story is how Olive is embarrassed about the way she looks. Late More...
Apr 14, 2011
Brian
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Olive is one of those characters that makes you want to climb into the pages of the book and hug. Olive is a twelve year old girl whose best and only friend dumps her in favor of a more popular friend. To make matters worse, she also turns on Olive and becomes intent on making Olive the second biggest outcast in her grade. To deal with her isolation, Olive invents an imaginary twin named Pip and finally Olive has a true friend, because honestly, she's better off without her former best friend.
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Dec 19, 2009
Erin
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Olive is an only child who lives by the sea in a house of antiques and junk with her quirky mother Mog. Olive doesn't always fit in, but she's always been happy with her best friend Mathilda. Until Mathilda decides not to be friends with her anymore, choosing the popular Amelia instead. When Olive meets her spunky and daring (but invisible) twin Pip, she is awed and impressed by her behavior that is nothing like Olive, but gets her into trouble at school. Pip helps her uncover the mystery of O
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Aug 07, 2011
Emily
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Cute in places, a little odd in others, this is a generally well written novel. Kane nails the nastiness of YEar 7 girls, although her use of voice seems inauthentic at times. The plot twists and turns (a bit much at times to be honest) its way to a satisfying conclusion, although elements of this will be obvious to most fairly early on.
Aug 05, 2011
From Tracey - This is a really sweet little book about a girl who is being bullied
at school finding her *inner rebel*. Lots of messages for the tweenies
about finding themselves, finding their estranged parents and learning
how to tough out those tough days. Life is ever hard being a 12 year
old girl...and i think this very sweet book might make it a lil easier
at school finding her *inner rebel*. Lots of messages for the tweenies
about finding themselves, finding their estranged parents and learning
how to tough out those tough days. Life is ever hard being a 12 year
old girl...and i think this very sweet book might make it a lil easier
Dec 08, 2010
Jillian
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Quirky and very confusing at times, but I liked it overall. It didn't seem like a children's book, but it felt too young for YA. It seemed like a charming book for adults who wanted to relive their childhoods. I guess I would classify this as a tween read if I had to.
Jan 18, 2012
maddydupee
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so far this book is okay...it only gets to the exciting part at about the middle so it is going kind of slow...
Dec 30, 2011
Elizabeth
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This is a really sweet Australian novel which deftly deals with friendship issues. Kim Kane crafts a candid portrayal of life on the social outskirts, from protagonist Olive’s perspective. Olive is a most lovable and innocent character, and her alter ego ‘Pip’ is original and very refreshing. Nothing extraordinary occurs, but the plot progresses well and a neat conclusion is reached. So, despite the quite unexceptional prose, this un-clichéd book can never fail to be enjoyable.
Jun 15, 2010
Piper
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I really liked this book . At first this book was a little confusing because this girl Olive imagines having a twin sister Pip who is Olive but the non shy one . The one who always speeks her mind , and doesn't care what other people think of her. I guess it confused me in the beginning because it doesn't actually tell you if Pip is real or not. But in the end the book it tells you really who everybody is . I would suggest reading this if you like fiction .
Sep 04, 2009
Sarabia
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I never really finished this book. It was not amusing at all. I can name about 20 things that was wrong with this book. First of all the introduction wasn't that good to me and let's just say that it didn't get any better from there.
Dec 17, 2009
this book i thought was horrible i didnt like it at all. it seemed like it was a kid book and it just wasnt very good it was terrible. my recommendation is dont read this book it .it wased your time donmt read it.
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