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Reviewed by Delgis Belliard
 * Olive's Ocean **

I personally love the story Olive's Ocean. I think it has great characters and a nice setting. The story kept me guessing on what was going to happen. I couldn't put the book down! Whether you come across it in a library, or a school, I suggest that you read this book.

The main characters are, Martha, Lucy, Godbee, Jimmy, Tate, Mr. and Mrs.Boyle, and Vince. I like these characters because they all have very different personalities. Each character is so different; they sometimes get on each other’s nerves. Martha and Godbee are very close. They are so close that they made a promise to tell each other something about themselves every day. Lucy is Martha's little sister. She throws many temper tantrums, but is still a sweet girl. Vince is Martha's older brother, he hangs out with Jimmy, Tate, and their brothers. Mr. and Mrs.Boyle are Martha's and Vince's parents. I think Martha and Tate are my favorite characters. I think this because they are very down to earth.

The setting fits the story perfectly. It’s at Martha's Grandmother's beachside house, and the homes next door. But it's not only inside, it's outside too. Some of the places are on the shore or in the woods. Sometimes, Jimmy will take a walk on the beach, or a trip to the woods with Martha. I like the setting because it gives the story a nice touch along with everything else.

Like everything else, I love the theme. It gives the story the greatness that it has. In the theme, nobody knows that Martha and Olive share the same dream of being an author, not even Martha. Also, Martha thinks that she can't tell her father about her dream. She thinks this because her father wanted to be an author after he quit his job as a lawyer.

In the book Olive's Ocean, a girl named Martha gets a note. In this note, she finds out that the loner at school olive died and never got to accomplish her dreams. I think the plot of the story is great. It’s great because it has its ups, downs, and surprises around every corner. One of these surprising moments is when Martha was about to drown in the ocean. I never expected it!

In conclusion, I think the book Olive’s Ocean is one of the best books you can possibly read!