{"product_id":"9780312672829","title":"How Oliver Olson Changed the World","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eHow Oliver Olson Changed the World\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Claudia Mills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow Oliver Olson Changed the World\u003c\/i\u003e is an irresistible chapter book from Claudia Mills, featuring lively illustrations by Heather  Maione. Oliver Olson learns that before you can change the world, sometimes you need to change yourself. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOliver Olson's teacher is always saying that one person with a big idea can change the world. But how is Oliver supposed to change the world when his parents won't let him do anything on his own—not his class projects or even attending activities such as the space sleepover at school. Afraid he will become an outsider like ex-planet Pluto, Oliver decides to take control of his corner of the universe!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Kids . . . will appreciate this warm and humorous story about one family's struggle for balance.” —\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Personable and friendly, with touches of rueful humor.” —\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Starred Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Mills has a knack for creating characters who demand compassion due to a pitch-perfect sense of humor and pathos.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An engaging and though-provoking chapter book.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Mills's previous beginning chapter books have been stellar, and this one is no exception.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Oliver may not change the world by the end of his diorama project, but he will certainly provide a fast-paced, entertaining read to the chapter-book audience.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMassachusetts Children's Book Award Master List (2011), Long-listed SD Prairie Pasque Children's Book Award ML, Long-listed Florida Sunshine State YR Award ML (2011), South Dakota Prairie Pasque Children's Book Award Master List, Oregon Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award Master List (2012), Long-listed Texas Horn Toad Tales Master List, Long-listed Oregon Beverly Cleary Children's Choice A ML (2012), Rhode Island Children's Book Award Master List, Long-listed Kansas City KC3 Reading Award Master List (2011), Long-listed Massachusetts Children's Book Award ML (2011), Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award Master List (2011), Long-listed Rhode Island Children's Book Award ML, Winner Virginia Readers' Choice (2011)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780312672829\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40628029685966,"sku":"9780312672829","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_280fe0bc-756c-49ce-b5e7-04842f844f35.jpg?v=1638754981","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780312672829","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}