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The Thing About Oliver
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See more12 year old Tilly dreams of becoming a marine scientist but she lives in a drought stricken town with her mum and her brother Oliver who has autism.
12 year old Tilly dreams of becoming a marine scientist but she lives in a drought stricken town with her mum and her brother Oliver who has autism.
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Sometimes I feel just like the glass in my fish tank- people look right through me.
Twelve-year-old Tilly dreams of becoming a marine scientist, but she doesn't even own a swimsuit. She lives in a drought- stricken town with her mum and younger brother Oliver, who is autistic.
Oliver's meltdowns are making life unbearable.
He needs so many different kinds of therapy that there's never any time-or money-left over for swimming lessons. Tilly knows Oliver's needs have to come first, but it's hard feeling invisible all the time.
When Mum announces they are moving to the Queensland coast, Tilly is excited at the thought of finally learning to swim- even snorkel! But she is also worried. The thing about Oliver is, he can't cope with even the tiniest of changes to his routine.
It isn't long before the cracks begin to show. Could so many changes all at once threaten to shatter the whole family?
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The Thing About Oliver by Deborah Kelly receives praise for its sensitive exploration of themes like family, autism, and finding one's place in the world. Reviewers appreciate how it handles complex topics with age-appropriate clarity and the warmth of its storytelling. The book's ability to resonate deeply with both children and adults through its rich character development has also been noted.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781925563818
Publisher: Wombat Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 October 2019
Country: Australia
Imprint: Wombat Books
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 133.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 132
About the Author
Deb Kelly is an award-winning, internationally published. She is a Role Model for Books in Homes & reviews books for Reading Time magazine.
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