A review by williamsdebbied
Olive's Ocean by Kevin Henkes

4.0

Just before leaving on to Cape Cod for her summer vacation, 12-year-old Martha gets a visit from the mother of one of her classmates. Martha hardly knew Olive, a shy girl, but Olive admired Martha and wanted to be friends with her. Olive's mother gives Martha a page from Olive's journal. As she reads the page, Martha can't stop thinking about how she and Olive could have been friends. They were very much alike. A quiet little book that kind of sneaks up on you. Sensitiive and sweet.