Twelve-year-old Ollie is struggling to get by as an orphan in 1871 Chicago. He finds work as a servant for the wealthy Burnham family, including caring for five-year-old Leo Burnham. But Ollie has a little sister of his own—Eliza. Ollie saves every penny he can to someday get Eliza out of an orphan asylum and support them both. Then a massive fire breaks out in the city, and chaos descends. Suddenly Ollie must not only escape the burning city with little Leo, but he must find his lost sister among the wreckage as well. Will Ollie’s wits and bravery be enough to save the Burnham’s son and his own sister?

Ollie is an owl who wears glasses. And Bea is a bunny with very big feet. Can they become friends and help each other find their otter-ly awesome inner superpowers?

When Ollie makes a new friend, Bea isn’t happy. Can she bat aside her hard feelings and learn to share her best friend with someone else? Find out in this early graphic novel that will get young readers giggling with its silly puns and playfully paneled story.

Everything is just duckie until Bea’s stuffed animal gets stuck up in a tree. Will Ollie admit his role in this hoo-dunnit and let Bea help him rescue the treasured toy? Find out in this early graphic novel that will get young readers giggling with its silly puns and playfully paneled story.

Ollie is having a hoot on his roller skates—but Bea is full of excuses for why she can’t join in. Will Bea realize that real friends don’t mind if you sometimes look silly? Find out in this early graphic novel that will get young readers giggling with its silly puns and playfully paneled story.

When their friends get into an argument, Ollie and Bea step in to help. Can they find a way to solve the otter-ly ridiculous kerfuffle? Find out in this early graphic novel that will get young readers giggling with its silly puns and playfully paneled story.

Bea plans the perfect day, but her bunny ideas quickly bounce out of control. Can Bea still have a hoot when Ollie and her other friends dont want to play by owl her rules? Find out in this early graphic novel that will get young readers giggling with its silly puns and playfully paneled story.

Paige's older brother, Ollie, used to be fun. But since he became a teenager, things have changed. Armed with her trusty library book, a frying pan, and some sausages, she sets out to discover the truth.

Book Reviews: "A welcome series addition that emphasizes familiarity instead of difference and treats its message with an affectionately light hand." ~ Kirkus. "Lots of kids will recognize themselves in this book...and teachers and librarians will be happy to have a series to recommend that stars a realistic, likable boy of color." ~ Horn Book Magazine. "This is a consistently fun read, complete with endearing characters, charming spot illustrations, and satisfying resolutions. Furthermore, it is a much needed story in which African American boys can see themselves visually and textually reflected in a positive light, completely free of the usual tropes of multicultural literature." ~Booklist. "The warm details of Richard's African-American family are tempered by the realism of life with a bunch of boisterous boys...English continues to earn her place as one of the most reliable early-grade authors, and readers who haven't discovered the Carver School kids will find this a satisfying entry point." Richard can't wait to show off his flat-ground Ollies at a friend's birthday party at the skate park, but a note home from his teacher threatens to ruin his plans. He really meant to finish his assignment on howler monkeys, but he just got . . . distracted. If only he could focus on his schoolwork, he wouldn't get into this kind of trouble! Can Richard manage to put off getting the note signed (and facing the consequences) until after the party, or will the deception make things even worse? Nikki and Deja fans and their male peers are sure to recognize themselves and their classmates in this humorous school story.