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Oliver's Surprise: A Boy, a Schooner, and the Great Hurricane of 1938

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4.5 out of 5
Based on 41 Ratings and 22 Reviews

Book Description
Longing to feel closer to his favorite grandfather, Oliver skips school on a sparkling September afternoon and hides out on a tired schooner. When he wakes up on the ways of his grandfather's boatyard and realizes he's been transported back to 1938, he must decide what to do before the dangerous hurricane he'd been studying in school hits. While the main character is a 12 year old boy, Oliver's st... More
Book Information
PublisherGemmaMedia
BindingPaperback (4 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages150
ISBN-10193484862X
ISBN-13978-1934848623
Publication Date09/01/2009
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About Carol Newman Cronin (Author) : Carol Newman Cronin is a published author of children's books. A published credit of Carol Newman Cronin is Oliver's Surprise: A Boy, a Schooner and the Great Hurricane of 1938.
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About Laurie Ann Cronin (Illustrator) : Laurie Ann Cronin is a published illustrator of children's books. A published credit of Laurie Ann Cronin is Oliver's Surprise: A Boy, a Schooner and the Great Hurricane of 1938.
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