Left-Over Louie [Hardcover]

Carol Olsen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1993

Louie Twitwhistle, a brainy but eccentric fifth-grader, is challenged by his teacher to be himself, in spite of the teasing of his classmates.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 169 pages
• Publisher: Gig Harbor Pr (January 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188307875X
• ISBN-13: 978-1883078751
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,757,192 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Carol Olsen has been making a difference with kids since starting her career as a teacher in 1968. Her classroom was always alive with creativity. Her first novel, Left-over Louie is a celebration of that creative spirit. Today Carol is a working actor and presenter. She is active in the film community in the Seattle-Tacoma Washington area and is currently promoting a screenplay of her novel. She is available for school assemblies and presentations. A sequel to LOL is Slime, the story of the slug that Louie brought to school on a leash, told from the slug's point of view.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Leftover Louie is a real character., June 23, 2008

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Amber White "fateschild" (Tacoma, WA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Left-Over Louie Left-Over Louie Series - 1993 publication. (Paperback)

Ah, this is a wonderful book to remind me of my youth. As someone who knows Louie in real life, I can tell you that this book definitely captured his character. He used to wear that helmet everwhere.

I have owned a copy of this book for years and would definitely recommend for young readers. It is a great book about an unusual kid.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for kids 7-77 who ever felt different, July 26, 1998

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This review is from: Left-Over Louie Left-Over Louie Series - 1993 publication. (Paperback)

Louis Twitwhistle is not your average 10-year old. He wears a WWI battle helmet to school, has an archaeological dig in his back yard, and keeps a slug for a pet.

His classmates entered him in a contest, proposing him as a new character for a children's series. They won first place in the nation. Louie's teacher went on to write and publish Louie's story.

Left-over Louie is episodic in nature. That means each chapter is a story in itself. It's not the plot that keeps the reader hooked. It's the curious question, "What will Louie think of next?'

The story is not short on action, whether its a game of "Who Dunit?" in "Monster of Surley Lagoon," or a misfired bottle rocket in "Getting a Bang out of the Guy," this book will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Once you've met Louie, your life may never be the same. The next time you feel misunderstood or face a problem, you may find yourself asking, "I wonder what Louie w! ould do?" That could make all the difference

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Children and Adults will love this story!, July 11, 2001

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Alison Uuereb (Lakewood, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Left-Over Louie (Hardcover)

I'm a 4th grade teacher that came across this novel by luck. I fell in love with Louie right away and couldn't wait to share him with my class. We laughed and we held our breath at many different turns that this story takes. All kids should feel free to express themselves as Louie does.