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The Owlympic Games: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #20)

The Owlympic Games: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #20)

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Author(s)

Rebecca Elliott

Publisher

Scholastic Inc

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Release Date

September 17, 2024

ISBN

978-1338880304

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In the next installment of thisNew York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva competes in the Owlympic Games!

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This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!

The Owlympic Games are about to begin at Treetop Elementary School! It's going to be a flaptastic week full of games, races, and owlmazing obstacle courses. Eva wants to be excited like all her other classmates--who wouldn't want to compete for a gold medal, after all? But as the Games begin, and the pressure to win starts to build, Eva is afraid of letting her team down. Will she be able to overcome her fears to compete for first place?

With speech bubbles, easy-to-read text, and adorable characters, this New York Times bestselling series is perfect for newly independent readers!

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Cute Early Chapter Book/Graphic Novel

November 23, 2024

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It’s that time of year again for the Owlympic games at her school, but Eve the Owlet is afraid of messing up or failing. Trying to help her prepare, her brother trains with her using a strict regimen designed specifically to help her for the games. But Eva isn’t the greatest at physical activities and doesn’t want to let her team down, especially with her best friend Lucy on her team. Can she pull it together and help lead her team to a win or mess up?

THE OWLYMPIC GAMES is all about being a good sport and leaning on your friends and family when you need it. The illustrations are vibrant with simple details. The diary/notebook layout with prominent speech bubbles makes it more engaging for children and easy for them to follow. I love the dynamic between Eva and her brother and how he has her back, even in the games. I also like how Lucy is there for her and isn’t bothered by Eva’s lack of physical capabilities. Instead, they both support her and I love how Eva is kind enough to help when others are in need too.

Final Verdict: I would recommend this to early readers aged six and older who enjoy owls, graphic novels and stories about friendship and competitions. Eva’s strength and courage may even help other children overcome their fear of competitions at their schools.