Ollie's Odyssey

Ollie's Odyssey is a 2016 children's book by William Joyce, published by Caitlyn Dlouhy Books of Atheneum Books, Simon & Schuster. It is middle grade literature.[1]

Plot and contents

In it, Billy, a 6 and one half year old boy, seeks to rescue his plush rabbit, Ollie, from Zozo, a clown. Ollie and Billy become separated, and Ollie gathers a team of allies to defeat Zozo.

According to Joyce, the words used by the characters are "a whole different kid language."[1]

Reception

Judy Christie of The News-Star wrote that the work had adult readers in addition to its intended audience.[1]

Marybeth Kozikowski of Sachem Public Library in Holbrook, New York gave the book a positive review in School Library Journal.[2]

Kirkus Reviews described the book as "Velveteen Rabbit and Toy Story meet Phantom of the Opera. For better or worse."[3]

Publishers Weekly stated that the book has "irresistible illustrations and joyous wordplay", and "it's always clear that" the protagonists will prevail in the story line.[4]

Adaptations

References

  1. ^ a b c Christie, Judy (2016-04-03). "Bill Joyce's 'Ollie's Odyssey' resonating with young, old". The News-Star. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
  2. ^ Kozikowski, Marybeth (2016-04-26). "Chapter Books Xpress Reviews Joyce, William. Ollie's Odyssey". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
  3. ^ "Ollie's Odyssey". Kirkus Reviews. 2016-03-15. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
  4. ^ "Ollie's Odyssey". Publishers Weekly. 2016-03-07. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
  5. ^ Low, Elaine (2020-10-06). "Shannon Tindle, Peter Ramsey to Adapt William Joyce's Ollie's Odyssey for Netflix". Variety. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
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