We’re so excited to introduce you to Ordinary Ollie by Elizabeth Raum! This is a wonderful lower middle grade contemporary magical realism story that combines superpowers, friendship and heart. Here’s the back cover blurb:
Award-winning author Elizabeth Raum brings us a heartwarming magical realism story with a classical feel, where superpowers meet the everyday.
Oliver’s parents were famous, his sisters brilliant. But Ollie? Oh, he could bark like a
dog, tweet like a bird, and howl like the wind, but his mimicry didn’t impress his family.
He longed for a talent worthy of their respect.
But then, on his 12th birthday, something extraordinary happened. Ollie gained a superpower –
INVISIBILITY. If he could figure out how to use it, he’d never be ordinary again.
New friendships bring new experiences, and Ollie finds himself wondering if talents and superpowers really mean what he thought they meant.
Maybe Ordinary Ollie is exactly who the world needs.
Meet the Author
Ordinary Ollie is the third book Elizabeth Raum has published with Chicken Scratch Books. But this book is different than the other two. A Kidnapping in Kentucky 1776 and Boy With a Fife are both historical fiction based on real events. Ordinary Ollie is magical realism – a totally different kind of story. Elizabeth had a lot of fun writing his new story. Want to learn more about her? Watch this video to meet her and learn a bit about Ollie’s story.
PDF Activity Sheet
Ollie believes he is ordinary, but he learns that sometimes ordinary traits can actually be pretty extraordinary when they are used to help others. He has some fun adventures along the way. To go along with this book, we’ve created a fun activity sheet – PDF Ollie’s Ordinary Game. It’s free for you to grab, print, and play. It gives some bonus fun to add to your reading. Enjoy!
Book Study Course
We also have a Book Study Course to help you dive deeper into the story and find the many gems hidden there. Our Explore Course will help your family learn about Accepting Yourself using the book as the basis. Our Explore Course is ready for you to try!
Ordinary Ollie by Elizabeth Raum is a great book to grab for the young readers in your life. You will love how this lower middle grade story combines coming of age with just a hint of magic. Gaining a superpower may not be all it seems, but learning to accept himself helps Ollie engage with his family, friends, and community in whole new ways.
Grab your copy today!