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Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere (Olga, 1) Hardcover – Illustrated, March 14, 2017

by Elise Gravel (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 514 ratings
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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!

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  1. Reading age
    6 - 10 years, from customers
  2. Book 1 of 3
    Olga
  3. Print length
    176 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.72 x 8.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  8. Publication date
    March 14, 2017
  9. ISBN-10
    0062351265
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0062351265
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Gr 2–5—Olga is a socially awkward, animal-loving kid scientist (and an expert on animal poop). She finds that critters are far more interesting than people. In fact, Olga's only friend is the spider that lives under the bathroom sink, but he is not very cuddly and doesn't talk much. Luckily for Olga, she discovers an unknown creature that she dubs olgamus ridiculus, otherwise know as Meh. Olga embarks on a quest to understand her new friend better, but that leads her away from the safe haven of her home. As Olga tries to learn what her new pet eats, she meets some interesting people, a far cry from the irritating ones she normally encounters. For fans of "Dork Diaries" and "Captain Underpants," Olga will be a big hit. The story is embedded with comical illustrations, speech bubbles, charts, and pictures showing Olga's quirky and sometimes judgmental personality. Kids will devour the toilet humor along with the quick one-liners Olga throws out. As readers get deeper into the plot, themes of peer pressure and being oneself emerge, giving the goofy tale a little depth. VERDICT Chuckle-worthy and fun, this is a great purchase for fans of heavily illustrated chapter books.—Brittney Kosev, Honey/Rush Elementary, Lubbock, TX

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“Great, kooky, monstrous fun!” — Jim Benton, bestselling author of Franny K. Stein

“An apt readalike for fans of Wimpy Kid, and Gravel deploys spot art, larger illustrations, word balloons, and chunks of text with great success in the layout.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“A visually interesting mix of illustration and story, punctuated by numerous lists, comic panels, and cartoon diagrams and led by a smart female protagonist. A bubble-gum crowd pleaser with wide audience appeal.” — Kirkus Reviews

“This laugh-out-loud book is a perfect pick for transitioning readers with a penchant for silly stories, or graduates of the Fly Guy series.” — Booklist

“Researching the creature she dubs Meh fills Olga’s days with purpose and her notebook with hilarious quips (”He doesn’t like it when I put a sock on his head.... He’s really scared of bananas”), which Gravel captures in her signature brand of chunky cartooning, accented with red.” — Publishers Weekly

“Readers will get lots of laughs out of the steady stream of gross-out jokes, as well as Olga’s misanthropic humor, though her attitude toward humans softens slightly by book’s end.” — Publishers Weekly

“[An] obvious sell to fans of animals, but it will also hit a humorous note with anybody who has felt a little left behind by these things we call humans.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“For fans of Dork Diaries and Captain Underpants, Olga will be a big hit. Kids will devour the toilet humor along with the quick one-liners Olga throws out.” — School Library Journal

“Animal-loving Olga makes her biggest scientific discovery yet in this amusing story!” (Recommended on “The Ultimate Summer Reading List for 9- to 12-Year-Olds—2017 Edition”) — Brightly

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Illustrated edition (March 14, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062351265
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062351265
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 10 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.72 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 514 ratings

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Elise Gravel

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Elise Gravel has won a Governor General's Award for illustration, the Vicky Metcalf Award for Literature for Young People, the Rights and Freedoms Award from the Quebec Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse, two Applied Arts Awards and a Grafika Award.

She also was short-listed for Mr Christie's Book Award.

She has written and illustrated over 30 books for children in both French and English including Not Me, Everybody! and It's My Body!

Elise lives in Montreal, Quebec.

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We read this book in a reading group. We give it 5 stars! When she said his tail was an antenna was funny! I liked the characters too. Meh had a cute dog friend named Mister! Olga was a scientist, she is very smart! This book rocks and you should read it!
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Jessica
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book for kids
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
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Fun, imaginative and entertaining for young readers!
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Jonathan P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a beginner reader
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
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After more than one year of having this, my daughter still enjoy reading it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ... one to write a ton of reviews but we loved this book
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2017
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I'm not one to write a ton of reviews but we loved this book. My kids are fans of Elise Gravel's other books so I though I'd give this a try. It's longer than some of the others (like The Slug, The Worm, The Toad, etc.). My son (7) absolutely loved the storyline and humor. So glad we own as well be reading it again and again. We were curious to how it ended but kind of didn't want it to end! It's a good one!
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5.0 out of 5 stars My family is a fan of OLGA!
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This story is sweet on so many levels and funny. I just got on here to buy the second book but figured I should leave a positive review now. Our children that enjoyed this book are 12 and 9. I really enjoyed the book as well.
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We read this book in a reading group. We give it 5 stars! When she said his tail was an antenna was funny! I liked the characters too. Meh had a cute dog friend named Mister! Olga was a scientist, she is very smart! This book rocks and you should read it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Olga and the Smelly Thing From Nowhere Two Thumbs Up!
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2021
We read this book in a reading group. We give it 5 stars! When she said his tail was an antenna was funny! I liked the characters too. Meh had a cute dog friend named Mister! Olga was a scientist, she is very smart! This book rocks and you should read it!
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R. Schlaeger
5.0 out of 5 stars Olga is precious!
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2020
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What a sweet story. Anyone who feels a bit different and likes silly and weird things will love this book. Graphics are adorable. Hope there are more books coming.
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carmen
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss this
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2017
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My 10 year old daughter thought it was really funny. Meh, Olga's pet, was a cute companion. She was also into science and that was a positive for young girls. My daughter has loaned out her copy to several friends. The only bummer was that the book wasn't part of the AR library/catalog.
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Adam Burnett
4.0 out of 5 stars ... 11 year old daughter and 9 year old son loved this book
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2018
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Both my 11 year old daughter and 9 year old son loved this book. Cute and funny.
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Nicholas Lauder
5.0 out of 5 stars Daughter loves this book
Reviewed in Canada on December 21, 2023
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She's a fan of Dav Pilkey and adores his books. I was looking for something from a woman writer and artist. This book did not disappoint. It's exactly what my daughter loves and I love sharing that with her.
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Sara P
5.0 out of 5 stars 'I want to read it again'
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2021
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My 7 year old first word after reading this book was 'I want to read it again' and it is now in her book bag to bring with her in to school.
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Ceridwenn
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun
Reviewed in France on August 19, 2018
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Très bien et drôle... mais pour ma fille francophone de 5 and c’est encore un peu difficile. Je passe des passages car c’est trop long pour elle en anglais. Dans le même style je vous recommande avant de prendre I want a Monster, les dessins et l’humour sont similaires mais plus accessibles pour les petits.
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Sharon M. Inkpen
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious book!
Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2023
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Bought to encourage my kid to read during summer break - they loved it - I often heard them laughing out loud and sharing the best parts with me.
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Susie Quick
5.0 out of 5 stars Huge hit with both my 8 and 11 year old.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2021
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My kids loved this, both said it was fun to read!
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