Books by Allie Millington
Olivetti
by Allie Millington
This playful and bittersweet novel is alternately narrated by Olivetti, a witty typewriter, and Ernest, a 12 year old boy who would prefer to be left alone to read the Oxford English dictionary. One day, Ernest’s mother Beatrice abandons Olivetti at a pawn shop. When Olivetti learns that Beatrice has gone missing afterwards, he needs to help Ernest solve the mystery of Beatrice’s disappearance. Ernest and his family have to confront some difficult issues and put their family back together.
Ages 8-12
Interviews where books by Allie Millington were recommended
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Olivetti
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Rumi
by Rashin Kheiriyeh -
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The Pinchers and the Diamond Heist
by Anders Sparring, Per Gustavsson (illustrator) & translated by Julia Marshall -
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Bang: The Wild Wonders of Earth's Phenomena
Jennifer N. R. Smith, Jon Cannell (consultant) -
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Bringing Back Kay-Kay
by Dev Kothari
The Best Books for Kids of 2024 (so far), recommended by Our Children's Editor
The Best Books for Kids of 2024 (so far), recommended by Our Children's Editor
From gorgeous picture books to richly illustrated chapter books and novels for confident readers, our Children’s Editor Tuva Kahrs handpicks the best new books for children (and adults) to enjoy over the summer of 2024.
