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“This book is very good1 It is about a little girl that likes to act like the wizard of oz people! You would love it!!! ”
Molly A wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“pretty good kinda weird”
Kendra ? wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I listened to this book on CD. I really liked the reader because she had good expression. Ophie is an interesting character.”
Lucy True B wrote this review Saturday, July 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Ophelia Peeler's family moves to Oregon where Ophie starts a new school sans her best friend. At her new school, Ophie locks on Merry and Rachel, the school's popular girls and featured stars of Merry's dad's auto dealership ads. She's as intent on being their friend as Brittany and Tana want to be Ophie's friends. Ophie's earnest but bumbling attempts to win Merry's attention finally get her into the inner circle but it proves less satisfying than the times she spent with Brittany and Tana.”
Salsabrarian wrote this review Sunday, March 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“another Iowa Children's Choice Award nominee. Ophie is a wonderful character. She is facing a very similar situation that many youngsters face today. While Ophie has terrific parents, a lot of children today do not have that parental support. Families do not think anything about picking up and moving their families 1-2, sometimes more, to new homes. (Sometimes this is necessary) The children are the ones faced with leaving friends, and going to brand new schools to start making new friends all over again. Yes children are resilient, and Ophie certainly learned an important lesson, but it's very difficult to meet and make new friends over and over. O'Dell does a great job creating a character who appears to be like every girl her age. She just wants to be liked and accepted. Ophie is struggling with what a real friend really is. She does make the right choice in the end, but it took her the entire story for her to learn it. This again shows us that it is difficult to develop real friendships and it takes time.”
D. Carlson wrote this review Monday, November 17 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Ophie finds herself in yet another new school in rainy Oregon, missing her best friend in her old school in sunny California. Making new friends, accepting differences, realizing the quality of friendship, and appreciating family members are just a few of the components in this story of making choices.This is a 2008-2009 Iowa Children's Choice Award nominee. I would recommend it for ages 9-12. This story effectively shows the struggle some children have when dealing with change. It also shows the importance of having an adult who is willing to "go the extra mile" for the good of a child.”
Gwen V wrote this review Wednesday, September 24 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Ophie Out of Oz Iowa Children's Choice nominee, 2008
Joan D wrote this review Tuesday, September 23 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Ages 9-12
When fourth grader Ophelia Peeler and her family move from California to Oregon mid-year, she has a difficult time making friends. She isn’t worried though because her father’s sales position will take them to a new place soon, until her mother announces they are here to stay. Ophie, an aspiring actress and singer, is faced with living a lie to be accepted by a group of girls or accepting the kindness of a girl who has befriended her.
Theme is the prevalent literary element in the book. The plot is not new and although the character Ophie was well developed, she is one we could have met in other books. Ophie leaves behind a very close and special friend at an age when she really understands what it’s like to have a friend to share your innermost thoughts. By the end of the book, Ophie has a new friend, although she recognizes she will never replace her old.
What works well in the book is the reflection of reality. Ophie compromises her own principles in order to be recognized by peers, something often found in literature for this age. Children this age can relate to doing similar things. However, she realizes that having one good friend and a strong support of adults, such as her parents and the principal, is worth more than the pressure that comes with certain social groups.
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