A review by molly_benevides
Olive's Ocean by Kevin Henkes

3.0

This is the second Henkes chapter book I have read. There are definite themes: the ocean, children's relationships with adults, and the power of the internal world we create. I find his books to be pretty moody and above most children's emotional level. I get the distinct feeling that adults like these books because they are an adult's view about how childhood is... Maybe I was a dolt as a child, but I really don't remember having such a grasp on the subtle emotional world around me, as Henkes characters tend to... Anyhow, it's well written, and moves quickly, and I think it would appeal to a certain type of serious, introverted, mature young person. Note to parents: there is ONE swear and ONE kiss.