Calvin and the Sugar Apples is a relatable early reader that explores important life lessons about friendship, grief, and talking through feelings. It received the 2024 International Latino Book Award Honorable Mention for Best Educational Chapter Book and was a Foreword Indies Finalist. Debut author Oliveiras lush prose brings the Portugal setting to life and portrays Amelias grief with realism.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2023
Publisher: The Collective Book Studio

Amelia, a ten-year-old girl, has always relied on her chinchilla friend, Calvin, to help her cope with her problems. But when Calvin goes missing, Amelia feels lost and alone. She struggles to find someone to talk to about her feelings, especially when she misses the school talent show. Just when she thinks she's completely alone, a new student arrives and helps her sort things out. Through their conversations, Amelia learns that it's possible to make new friends, express herself in different ways, and find comfort in talking it out. "Calvin and the Sugar Apples" is a sensitive and rich children's novel that explores the themes of loss, change, and finding happiness. It has received praise from reviewers, who have called it a thoughtful and warm reflection on overcoming loss and embracing change. Amelia, a ten-year-old girl, has always relied on her chinchilla friend, Calvin, to help her cope with her problems. But when Calvin goes missing, Amelia feels lost and alone. She struggles to find someone to talk to about her feelings, especially when she misses the school talent show. Just when she thinks she's completely alone, a new student arrives and helps her sort things out. Through their conversations, Amelia learns that it's possible to make new friends, express herself in different ways, and find comfort in talking it out. "Calvin and the Sugar Apples" is a sensitive and rich children's novel that explores the themes of loss, change, and finding happiness. It has received praise from reviewers, who have called it a thoughtful and warm reflection on overcoming loss and embracing change.

Calvin and the Sugar Apples

is a relatable early reader that taps into important life lessons about friendship, grief, and talking through feelings. It has received numerous awards and accolades, including the 2024 International Latino Book Award Honorable Mention for Best Educational Chapter Book and the 2023 Foreword INDIES Finalist. Debut author Oliveiras lush prose brings the Portugal setting to life and portrays Amelias grief with realism. Ten-year-old Amelia has always had Calvin, her chinchilla friend, to talk to about her problems. But when Calvin is no longer in his cage and her parents just say hes in a better place, Amelia doesnt know what to do. Without Calvin, who does she talk to about her disappointments at school? And who does she talk to about missing Calvin? Just when Amelia thinks shes completely alone, a new student arrives, and they begin to sort things out together. Amelia learns that its always possible to make new friends, that expressing yourself can happen in different ways, and that it all starts with talking it out. MORE PRAISE FOR CALVIN AND THE SUGAR APPLES “A sensitive and rich childrens novel—a thoughtful, warm reflection on overcoming loss and embracing change.” —Foreword Reviews “Ten-year-old Amelia is sometimes awkward, often tongue-tied, and ALWAYS a bright shining star, even when she doesnt know it. Readers will adore her!” —Lauren Myracle, author of best-selling books ttyl, ttfn, and l8r, g8r

Calvin and the Sugar Apples

is a sensitive and rich children's novel that explores the themes of loss, change, and finding happiness. It has received praise from reviewers, who have called it a thoughtful and warm reflection on overcoming loss and embracing change. Amelia, a ten-year-old girl, has always relied on her chinchilla friend, Calvin, to help her cope with her problems. But when Calvin goes missing, Amelia feels lost and alone. She struggles to find someone to talk to about her feelings, especially when she misses the school talent show. Just when she thinks she's completely alone, a new student arrives and helps her sort things out. Through their conversations, Amelia learns that it's possible to make new friends, express herself in different ways, and find comfort in talking it out. "Calvin and the Sugar Apples" is a sensitive and rich children's novel that explores the themes of loss, change, and finding happiness. It has received praise from reviewers, who have called it a thoughtful and warm reflection on overcoming loss and embracing change.

Weight: 428g
Dimension: 146 x 192 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781685552190