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The Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis Paperback – January 4, 2011

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Nothing ever happens in Fayette, South Carolina. That's what Popeye thinks, anyway. His whole life, everything has just been boring, boring, boring. But things start to look up when the Jewells' Holiday Rambler makes a wrong turn and gets stuck in the mud, trapping Elvis and his five rowdy siblings in Fayette for who knows how long. Then things get even better when something curious comes floating down the creek―a series of boats with secret messages―and Popeye and Elvis set out on a small adventure. Who could possibly be sending the notes and what do they mean?

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“With humor and authenticity, this beguiling tale of summer friendship mines the small, jewellike adventures of a rural childhood.” ―STARRED, Publishers Weekly

“Elvis and Popeye's journey reminds readers to look for and enjoy the small treasures in their lives. Save a spot on your shelves for this small adventure with a grand heart.” ―
STARRED, School Library Journal

“This small gem has the power to keep readers entranced.” ―
Kirkus Reviews, STARRED

“O'Connor captures South Carolina speech patterns; she quietly paces the narrative, often placing short sentences in a vertical sequence for emphasis. Yes, sometimes the best gifts come in small packages.” ―
The Horn Book

“The rich specificity of the experience should keep readers involved.” ―
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

“Interestingly offbeat characters, a clear narrative arc, and intriguing vocabulary . . . a satisfying read.” ―
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Barbara O'Connor  is the author of award-winning novels for children, including How to Steal a Dog, The Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis, and The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester. Drawing on her South Carolina roots, Barbara's books are known for their strong Southern settings and quirky characters. In addition to six Parents Choice Awards, Barbara's distinctions include School Library Journal Best Books, Kirkus Best Books, Bank Street College Best Books, and ALA Notables. She has had books nominated for children's choice awards in 38 states. Barbara is a popular visiting author at schools and a frequent speaker at conferences around the country. She currently lives in Asheville, NC.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Square Fish; Reprint edition (January 4, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0312659326
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0312659325
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 750L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.2 x 0.45 x 7.55 inches
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Barbara O’Connor is the New York Times bestselling author of Wish and other award-winning novels for children, including Halfway to Harmony, How to Steal a Dog, The Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis, and The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester. Drawing on her South Carolina roots, Barbara’s books are known for their strong Southern settings and quirky characters. In addition to six Parents Choice Awards, Barbara’s distinctions include School Library Journal Best Books, Kirkus Best Books, Bank Street College Best Books, and ALA Notables. She has had books nominated for children’s choice awards in 38 states. Barbara is a popular visiting author at schools and a frequent speaker at conferences around the country. She lives in Asheville, NC.

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Customers find the book's vocabulary helpful for students in 4th grade. They appreciate the guided vocabulary and colorful illustrations that bring the story to life. The book is described as a quick read with witty, funny, clever, and quirky characters that students can identify with.

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7 customers mention "Vocabulary"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's vocabulary. They find the guided vocabulary helpful for students with difficult words found within the text. The students love Velma's word of the day and reading about adventures. The reading level is appropriate for their age, and it's a great way to keep one's mind sharp.

"...as I read this part of the book I was thinking this is a great way to keep one's mind sharp. Then I read Popeye's reaction. And it's perfect...." Read more

"...AS a teacher I loved how Connor introduces all those great vocabulary words...." Read more

"...This is a quick read and a sweet story. Elementary aged boys will especially like it." Read more

"...enjoy reading about the adventure, and the guided vocabulary help students with difficult words found within the text." Read more

6 customers mention "Story quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality. They find the illustrations of Popeye and Elvis bring the story to life. Readers enjoy reading about adventures in a short, fast-paced read with no wasted words.

"...So go out and buy this book. It's a short story and a fast read and not a single word is wasted. And you'll enjoy re-visiting it for years to come." Read more

"I started my year off reading this wonderful story aloud to my fourth grade class...." Read more

"...This is a quick read and a sweet story. Elementary aged boys will especially like it." Read more

"...Animating the voices of Popeye abd Elvis really made the story come to life. 3-4 chapters a night and the kids are asleep!" Read more

3 customers mention "Readability"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the book's readability. They say it's a quick read and a sweet story.

"...So go out and buy this book. It's a short story and a fast read and not a single word is wasted. And you'll enjoy re-visiting it for years to come." Read more

"...This is a quick read and a sweet story. Elementary aged boys will especially like it." Read more

"...I enjoyed it - it's a quick read, well-written, and I'd recommend it to anyone!" Read more

3 customers mention "Wit"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's wit. They find the characters funny, clever, and relatable. The writing style is described as wonderful and students can identify with the characters.

"...Barbara is witty, funny, clever, quirky and oh-so-human (see her Cafe Francais saga), so it is no wonder she can breathe life into witty, funny,..." Read more

"...They are wonderfully written and students everywhere can identify with their desires to have an adventure...." Read more

"...And characters are to be found in this book! Funny, quirky, smart kids and a few clueless adults...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2013
    After I put my son to bed, I jump on the computer and check my email and catch up on the blogs I follow. One of those blogs is Barbara O'Connor's Greetings From Nowhere. Barbara is witty, funny, clever, quirky and oh-so-human (see her Cafe Francais saga), so it is no wonder she can breathe life into witty, funny, clever, quirky and oh-so-human characters.

    In "Small Adventure", Velma recites the kings and queens of England in chronological order. As someone who just crossed the 40-year mark and is a new mom, as I read this part of the book I was thinking this is a great way to keep one's mind sharp. Then I read Popeye's reaction. And it's perfect. And not terribly complimentary. Not only can Barbara O'Connor create characters so real that you think you know them, she can draw you so entirely into a book that you forget it is just a story.

    By the time I hit the Yoo-hoo boats, there was no retreating. No way I was putting this book down until I met everyone and I found out how this story ended. So go out and buy this book. It's a short story and a fast read and not a single word is wasted. And you'll enjoy re-visiting it for years to come.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2012
    I started my year off reading this wonderful story aloud to my fourth grade class. For any 4th grade teacher out there looking for a great book, this is it! The characters of Popeye, Elvis, Velma, and Starletta delighted my students. They are wonderfully written and students everywhere can identify with their desires to have an adventure. AS a teacher I loved how Connor introduces all those great vocabulary words. When we read about the wrath of Velma, hands shot up wanting to share their experiences with wrath: " My dad shows wrath when the Yankees beat the Red Sox!" My class had a great time brainstorming ideas for a sequel. I highly recommend this book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2010
    Popeye lives in a small town with his grandmother and no-good-do-nothing uncle. Life is boring. Nothing happens. He longs for something to happen. One day, after a week of rain a trailer gets stuck in the mud. Living in the trailer is Elvis, his parents and a bunch of siblings. Elvis and Popeye become friends and find a boat made out of a Yoohoo carton floating on the creek. They decide they need to find out who made the boat and sent it down the creek. And so the adventure begins. Can they figure out the mystery before the trailer is dug out of the mud? This is a quick read and a sweet story. Elementary aged boys will especially like it.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2020
    forgrt trying to get kids to read this book. it works far better as a bedtine story for kids aged 8-12. Animating the voices of Popeye abd Elvis really made the story come to life. 3-4 chapters a night and the kids are asleep!
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2018
    This book is a great classroom novel. Students enjoy reading about the adventure, and the guided vocabulary help students with difficult words found within the text.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2019
    Loved this book. Repurchased more for classroom read aloud. Students loved Velma’s word of the day and reading about adventures.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2014
    This was a short book that came to - I felt - a very abrupt halt. I wanted to know more about the characters. And characters are to be found in this book! Funny, quirky, smart kids and a few clueless adults. I enjoyed it - it's a quick read, well-written, and I'd recommend it to anyone!
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2012
    My 8 year old son loved this book. He reviewed it for his 2nd Grade book report. It really captured his imagination.

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  • Janice Harford
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read Aloud
    Reviewed in Canada on October 30, 2020
    My students enjoyed the characters and the story. One student went out and bought her own copy - and she is resistant to reading!