Hattie and Olaf by Frida Nilsson
The audacious and captivating Hattie and her best friend Linda navigate the social politics of their first school years in this funny illustrated chapter book Hattie wants a horse more than anything. Her friend Ellen has three ponies. When Hattie's father finally comes home with a horse float, Hattie is ecstatic. But instead of a horse, out stomps Olaf-a donkey. Now Hattie not only has horse fever, she suddenly catches lying sickness as well.Wirsén’s black-and-white illustrations are full of spark and life, complementing the story’s quirky aspectA sparkling story that honors the sensibilities and world of young schoolchildren.
-- Kirkus Reviews"Hattie and Olaf" is an impressively original, deftly written, and charmingly entertaining novel by author/storyteller Firda Nilsson that is nicely illustrated with black-and-white sketch art by illustrator Stina Wirsen.
-- Midwest Book Review, Children's BookwatchHattie and Olaf is a heartwarming and hilarious addition to a series I love. I can’t wait to see what Frida Nilsson does next!
-- Readings Bookshops
Frida Nilsson is a leading Swedish children's writer whose numerous shortlistings and prizes include the August Prize, German Youth Literature Prize, Astrid Lindgren Prize and selection by the Hay Festival as one of the best emerging writers in Europe under 39.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781776573189 |
| ISBN 10 | 1776573188 |
| Title | Hattie and Olaf |
| Author | Frida Nilsson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Gecko Press |
| Year published | 2021-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 184 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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