Olivetti by Allie Millington

Olivetti is a typewriter who has lived with the Brindles for years, and he remembers everything that's ever been typed on him.

Now this sentient typewriter is teaming up with 12-year-old Ernest to solve the mystery of his missing mom.

Join us for a fun, engaging, and unique mystery that's sure to keep readers turning pages and trying to figure out the ending!

How Live Book Club Classes Work

Participation in the live book club includes access to a set of resources and activities as well as interactive components.

Participants receive

• A suggested reading schedule
• PDF reading guides with comprehension questions
• Vocabulary/reading activities
• Discussion board posts in our online classroom
• Writing/multimodal project prompts related to the reading
• An invitation to a live discussion
• A recording of the summary of the live discussion
• An optional feedback add-on for the final paper/project
• Rubrics for at-home feedback

Families are welcome to use as much or as little of the suggested resources and activities as they'd like to fit their interest and schedules.

(There will be an option to add a Feedback Add-On at checkout.)

Ages:

9-13

Dates:

December 1-31, 2024

Live Meeting:

Monday, December 30, 2024 from 1-2pm Eastern

Those who cannot attend the live session will receive a recorded summary.

Supplies:

• A copy of the book Olivetti by Allie Millington (ISBN: 978-1250326928)
• Borrowed, audio, and used formats are fine.
• Zoom account for live session
• Microphone and camera for live session
• PDF reader
• Access to printer recommended

Content Note

Olivetti has some dark themes including a missing parent and parent illness. While the overall message is heartfelt and positive, it does feature a family going through difficult times. You can check out the Common Sense Media review here. Those with concerns are encouraged to pre-read to make sure it's a fit for your family.