Book description
Being a typewriter is not as easy as it looks. Surrounded by books (notorious attention hogs) and recently replaced by a computer, Olivetti has been forgotten by the Brindle family - the humans he's lived with for years. The Brindles are busy: Dad and Mum work constantly, three of their…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Olivetti as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Olivetti is a typewriter with a memory. I grew up writing on typewriters. I still like them, even though I use a computer.
At the center of the story is a family. The mom uses the typewriter. When she goes missing her children discover Olivetti stored her thoughts. Olivetti provides clues so the family can find her.
This book is part mystery, fantasy, and family drama. It's a middle grade book unlike any other I've read. I laughed and got teary-eyed. I cared deeply about everyone in the story, even the typewriter.
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