Olivia Kidney
By Ellen Potter
Art by Peter H. Reynolds
155 pages; published 2003
Philomel Books
Olivia Kidney is lonely. She and her dad have just moved again, and
Olivia is once more the new kid in school. Then one day Olivia loses
her apartment keys and stumbles upon some of the strangest sights she's
ever seen. Talking lizards, a tropical rain forest in 7B, and even an
apartment made entirely of glass—all in her own apartment building!
From the exiled princess to the murderous ex-pirate, Olivia hears
fantastical stories that make Alice in Wonderland seem tame. But despite
her amazing adventures, she still doesn't have a friend to share it
with. Until she realizes that sometimes friends pop up in the most
unlikely places...
(For ages 9-12)
Reviews for Olivia Kidney
"Breathtakingly Original Debut!"
Child Magazine, Best Book of the Year
"At once exuberant and poignant, Potter's cunningly crafted first novel [is] a memorable debut."
Publishers Weekly, (starred review)
"This is a fun and enchanting read that keeps the reader on the edge of her/his seat until the very end along with helping to expand imaginations. Great for both boys and girls."
Children's Literature
To buy this book...
Olivia Kidney is available though Amazon.com and other fine bookstores.
See more books by Ellen Potter
