Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere

A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year

Meet Olga, the amazing child scientist who LOVES animals (because they are super-cute) Brightly put this heavily illustrated don't-miss book on their Ultimate Summer Reading List for 9- to 12-Year-Olds.

Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere is jam-packed with fun: vibrant illustrations, word bubbles, quirky humor, olgamus facts, and plenty of excitement for readers who love making discoveries and meeting new friends. Olga is a charming combination of independent, curious, and smart--making her the coolest girl scientist around--perfect for fans of Dork Diaries and Captain Underpants.

When Olga crosses paths with a weird creature and becomes the first kid to discover the species olgamus ridiculus, she is ecstatic What does an olgamus eat? How does it poop? Why does its burp sound like the word rubber? With her trusty observation notebook and the help of a librarian, a shopkeeper, and some friends, Olga sets out to do science--learning the facts about her smelly, almost-furry pal and searching for him when he goes missing. The scientific method is the best way to discover anything

--Publishers Weekly

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 03/14/2017
ISBN: 9780062351265
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 0.80d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2017
Booklist 01/01/2017 pg. 94
Publishers Weekly 01/09/2017
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2017
School Library Journal 02/01/2017 pg. 78
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2017 pg. 89 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 189476 / Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere
Reading Level: 3.8 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 1