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Olive Jones and the Memory Thief

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Olive Jones and the Memory Thief
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Kate Gilby Smith
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:304
Dimensions(mm): Height 196,Width 130
ISBN/Barcode 9781510108523
ClassificationsDewey:823.92
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Imprint Orion Children's Books
Publication Date 23 June 2022
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Olive Jones has just inherited her grandmother's memories. But her grandma has left her more than just memories; she's left her a mystery. And now it's up to Olive to solve it. After her grandmother's funeral, Olive learns she has inherited something unexpected: her grandmother's memories. Olive is surprised - her grandmother wasn't a cuddly, affectionate kind of grandmother. Curious about what she might discover, Olive sets out to 'watch' the memories. But before she can, they're stolen right from under her nose. Olive can't understand why anybody would want to steal the memories. As far as she'd known, her grandmother had always lived an utterly ordinary life. Following the trail of the thief, Olive begins to discover that her grandmother's life wasn't what she thought. As she unravels the secrets lurking in her grandmother's past, she discovers clues Grandma Sylvie left her. It's up to Olive to solve the mystery of the memory thief, and in the process, learn about the incredible life and adventures of the grandmother she has never really known. A contemporary story for 9+ readers with a futuristic twist, perfect for fans of Ross Welford.

Author Biography

Kate Gilby Smith was born on the sunny island of Guernsey. It was daydreaming during a philosophy of time travel seminar at Edinburgh University that she first had the idea for her first book, The Astonishing Future of Alex Nobody. Alongside being an author, she works as a publicist at a London publisher of science, philosophy and history books.

Reviews

Kate Gilby Smith's second novel, with its Bondian gadgets and le Carre-esque moles, should keep junior spy-thriller aficionados very happy * Financial Times * Olive Jone and the Memory Thief is a fun-filled ride with spies and care homes! I loved it! * Maisie Chan, author of Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths * Refreshing * The Sunday Times *