Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere - Hardcover

by Elise Gravel (Author), Elise Gravel (Illustrator)

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!

Front Jacket

I love animals. I get along with them JUST FINE.

HUMANS? That's another story.

I'll be an animal scientist soon--you'll see. All the newspapers will talk about Olga, the amazing child scientist--especially after people meet the weird creature I just discovered.

What You'll Find in This Book:

• Boys with strange haircuts
• Animal poop facts
• Beauty tips (NOT!)
• Silly teen magazines
• A French-speaking spider

--Jim Benton, bestselling author of Franny K. Stein

Back Jacket

I love animals. I get along with them JUST FINE.

HUMANS? That's another story.

I'll be an animal scientist soon--you'll see. All the newspapers will talk about Olga, the amazing child scientist--especially after people meet the weird creature I just discovered.

What You'll Find in This Book:

• Boys with strange haircuts
• Animal poop facts
• Beauty tips (NOT!)
• Silly teen magazines
• A French-speaking spider