Olivia Kidney (2003)

I enjoyed this book, which felt very Roller Skates to me, but I think I actually liked Pish Posh a little more. Just personal preference, I think–I happen to not be very keen on ghost stories. But I’ll try the next Olivia book. She’s an interesting character. [Mar. 2010] ( )

Wonderful fun. Not as much pure magic as I generally care for, but with all the wild characters and situations, it's a great ride. ( )

Boyo and I are listening to this on tape in the car, and then I got the book out to check out the pictures and finished it in book form. It's funny how different a book and a book on tape can be - with the tape you hear all the reader's nuances and the tone is definitely changed, but the characters really come to life. On paper you get pictures and get to use your imagination more.
Not that that has anything to do with reviewing this book, which I really enjoyed. The stories were hilarious and exciting and twisted in that great kid book way, and wound together beautifully. Great book! ( )