Freedom and change
Olga is confined by her kiosk, dreams of the sea, and reaches a new setting after unexpected events move her out of her routine.
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Anete Melece - Author
A playful, visually inventive story about someone whose familiar life changes unexpectedly. Olga’s journey may invite laughter and sympathy while leaving room to wonder how a person can pursue freedom without discarding their history.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA playful, visually inventive story about someone whose familiar life changes unexpectedly. Olga’s journey may invite laughter and sympathy while leaving room to wonder how a person can pursue freedom without discarding their history.
Olga is confined by her kiosk, dreams of the sea, and reaches a new setting after unexpected events move her out of her routine.
Olga is described as large-bodied, fond of sweets and sometimes awkward, while also being socially central and sympathetic.
People visit Olga’s kiosk to buy items or simply talk, making her workplace a social centre despite her physical confinement.
Look closely at the pictures as well as the words: repeated figures, changing viewpoints, a cut-out window and visual gags make the reading experience participatory and may prompt children to notice details independently.
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