About This Book
Olivia Kidney, a twelve-year-old, finds herself in yet another new apartment building, feeling the familiar pangs of being the new kid. However, this building is far from ordinary. It's a whimsical, magical place teeming with eccentric characters like talking lizards, a psychic, a shrunken pirate, and even ghosts. As Olivia explores, she discovers a world more fantastical than Alice's Wonderland, challenging her perceptions and offering unexpected friendships. This chapter book is perfect for readers aged 8-12, offering a delightful blend of contemporary realism and imaginative fantasy, exploring themes of loneliness, belonging, and finding wonder in unexpected places.
Twelve-year-old Olivia explores her new apartment building and finds a psychic, talking lizards, a shrunken ex-pirate, an exiled princess, ghosts, and other unusual characters.
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Discussion Prompts
1
If your home suddenly became magical, what kind of fantastical creatures or hidden rooms would you hope to find?
2
Olivia feels lonely when she moves to a new place. How do you think she feels, and what helps her feel better?
3
What does it mean to be a good friend, and how does Olivia show friendship to the unusual residents of her building?
4
The book mentions that Olivia's new building makes Alice's Adventures in Wonderland seem tame. What makes Olivia's adventures so extraordinary?
5
Olivia meets many different characters. Which one was your favorite and why?
6
How does Olivia change from the beginning of the book to the end?
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