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Olive Jones and the Memory Thief

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Olive Jones and the Memory Thief by Kate Gilby Smith is an engaging children's adventure that follows the protagonist, Olive Jones, as she investigates the mysterious phenomenon of disappearing memories in her town. With her friends by her side, Olive navigates unexpected twists and thrilling challenges to uncover the truth behind the memory thief. The story blends mystery, adventure, and friendship in a captivating way for young readers.
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Olive Jones and the Memory Thief

Olive Jones has just inherited her grandmother's memories - through a mysterious new device called a Memoriser. But her grandma has left her a mystery in those memories. And now it's up to Olive to solve it.

A contemporary story for 9+ readers with a futuristic twist, perfect for fans of Ross Welford.

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Olive Jones has just inherited her grandmother's memories. But her grandma has left her more than just memories; she's left her a mystery. And now it's up to Olive to solve it.

After her grandmother's funeral, Olive learns she has inherited something unexpected: her grandmother's memories.

Olive is surprised—her grandmother wasn't a cuddly, affectionate kind of grandmother. Curious about what she might discover, Olive sets out to 'watch' the memories. But before she can, they're stolen right from under her nose. Olive can't understand why anybody would want to steal the memories. As far as she'd known, her grandmother had always lived an utterly ordinary life.

Following the trail of the thief, Olive begins to discover that her grandmother's life wasn't what she thought. As she unravels the secrets lurking in her grandmother's past, she discovers clues Grandma Sylvie left her. It's up to Olive to solve the mystery of the memory thief, and in the process, learn about the incredible life and adventures of the grandmother she has never really known.

A contemporary story for 9+ readers with a futuristic twist, perfect for fans of Ross Welford.

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Olive Jones and the Memory Thief by Kate Gilby Smith is praised for its exciting spy elements, compared to the thrilling style of John le Carré and James Bond. The book is described as a delightful adventure combining espionage with intriguing settings, particularly appealing to young readers interested in spy thrillers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510108523

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Kate Gilby Smith was born on the sunny island of Guernsey. It was daydreaming during a philosophy of time travel seminar at Edinburgh University that she first had the idea for her first book, The Astonishing Future of Alex Nobody.

Alongside being an author, she works as a publicist at a London publisher of science, philosophy and history books.

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