--- product_id: 15063282 title: "Olive's Ocean: A Newbery Honor Award Winner" price: "€ 15.07" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/15063282-olives-ocean-a-newbery-honor-award-winner store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Newbery Honor Award-winning prestige 224 pages of immersive storytelling Deep emotional themes for middle school readers Olive's Ocean: A Newbery Honor Award Winner **Price:** € 15.07 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ† Dive into a Newbery Honor classic that every young reader needs on their shelf! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Olive's Ocean: A Newbery Honor Award Winner - **How much does it cost?** € 15.07 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/15063282-olives-ocean-a-newbery-honor-award-winner) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Perfect Middle School Read:** Crafted for ages 12-14, sparking meaningful conversations and emotional growth. - β€’ **Compact & Portable Paperback:** 224 pages of engaging content in a lightweight, easy-to-carry format. - β€’ **Rich, Relatable Storytelling:** Experience the world through Martha’s eyes, tackling real emotions and family dynamics. - β€’ **Trusted by Educators & Parents:** Highly rated with 4.4 stars and praised for its thoughtful, authentic narrative. - β€’ **Award-Winning Literary Excellence:** Celebrate a Newbery Honor gem that elevates your child's reading list. ## Overview Olive's Ocean by Kevin Henkes is a 224-page paperback Newbery Honor Award-winning book published by Greenwillow Books in 2005. Geared toward readers aged 12-14, it explores complex themes like family, loss, and growing up through the perspective of a young girl named Martha. With a 4.4-star rating and strong educator endorsements, this emotionally rich story is a must-have for middle school reading lists. ## Description Olive's Ocean: A Newbery Honor Award Winner [Henkes, Kevin] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Olive's Ocean: A Newbery Honor Award Winner Review: Interesting book - Great read. Review: This could provoke some good conversations with middle school kids - I am a middle school English teacher and mom of three, ages 16, 12 and 7. I am currently revamping our school's summer reading list. I just read this book, hoping to include it on our new reading list. I think it is well written and deals with a number of different issues from the perspective of a 12 year old girl.The author allows us to see things through Martha's eyes, such as death and family relationships.For me, the most gratifying parts of the book were interactions between Martha and her wise and kindly grandmother, affectionately known as "Godbee." I often hesitate to share my recommendations because every child is different. Some are more mature than others so parents need to make decisions with that in mind. I personally feel that "Olive's Ocean" is geared toward readers 12 to 14. There is some profanity ("as#hol#s, shi##y, prick") and a situation where a 14 year old boy bets his brothers and friend that he can get the 12 year old main character, Martha, to kiss him while he films it. She is crushed when she discovers he basically used her to win a bet. This could provoke some good conversations with middle school kids. There is also a description of Martha's parents kissing in the kitchen and she thinks about how her brother refers to this as "MSB"-Morning Sex Behavior. "When they do it in the morning," Vince had informed Martha earlier that summer during one of their nightly chats, "they're all giggling and kissy and weird for at least an hour afterward. It's unmistakable." Although this was a very brief part of the story, I found it to be awkward and not helpful in developing either the story or the sibling relationship. Again, that's just my opinion and I'm sure others may disagree. As with anything, I think parents need to be aware and make informed decisions about what books are best for their kids. ## Features - Author: Henkes, Kevin. - Publisher: Greenwillow Books - Pages: 224 - Publication Date: 2005-04-26 - Edition: Reprint - Binding: Paperback - MSRP: 6.99 - ISBN13: 9780060535452 - ISBN: 0060535458 - Other ISBN: 9780062284631 - Other ISBN Binding: print - Language: en ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #167,598 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #923 in Children's New Experiences Books #2,282 in Children's Books on Emotions & Feelings (Books) #3,966 in Children's Friendship Books | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 345 Reviews | ## Images ![Olive's Ocean: A Newbery Honor Award Winner - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518j8yYtcuL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting book *by A***R on September 5, 2025* Great read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This could provoke some good conversations with middle school kids *by 1***L on May 30, 2015* I am a middle school English teacher and mom of three, ages 16, 12 and 7. I am currently revamping our school's summer reading list. I just read this book, hoping to include it on our new reading list. I think it is well written and deals with a number of different issues from the perspective of a 12 year old girl.The author allows us to see things through Martha's eyes, such as death and family relationships.For me, the most gratifying parts of the book were interactions between Martha and her wise and kindly grandmother, affectionately known as "Godbee." I often hesitate to share my recommendations because every child is different. Some are more mature than others so parents need to make decisions with that in mind. I personally feel that "Olive's Ocean" is geared toward readers 12 to 14. There is some profanity ("as#hol#s, shi##y, prick") and a situation where a 14 year old boy bets his brothers and friend that he can get the 12 year old main character, Martha, to kiss him while he films it. She is crushed when she discovers he basically used her to win a bet. This could provoke some good conversations with middle school kids. There is also a description of Martha's parents kissing in the kitchen and she thinks about how her brother refers to this as "MSB"-Morning Sex Behavior. "When they do it in the morning," Vince had informed Martha earlier that summer during one of their nightly chats, "they're all giggling and kissy and weird for at least an hour afterward. It's unmistakable." Although this was a very brief part of the story, I found it to be awkward and not helpful in developing either the story or the sibling relationship. Again, that's just my opinion and I'm sure others may disagree. As with anything, I think parents need to be aware and make informed decisions about what books are best for their kids. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book for Middle School *by A***M on May 3, 2014* I read this book in the 7th grade. It really stuck with me. I don't remember everything that happened in it, but I remember that I really liked it, and when I was done, I felt a changed. This is the first time I remember feeling this way after I finished reading a book, and now, as an adult, when I read novels, it is a feeling I look for to know that a book is great. That being said, I don't know if I would feel the same way I did as a child if I were to read this book again, but it is definitely a worthwhile read for a child in middle school. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/15063282-olives-ocean-a-newbery-honor-award-winner](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/15063282-olives-ocean-a-newbery-honor-award-winner) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*