Ollie’s Odyssey (2016) by William Joyce is a whimsical yet heartfelt children’s fantasy that blends the charm of Toy Story with the epic stakes of a fairy tale. The story follows Ollie, a handmade stuffed animal who is the beloved companion of a boy named Billy. When Ollie is kidnapped by the nefarious “Creep”—a boogeyman-like enforcer of the toy underworld—Billy embarks on a daring rescue mission through a hidden world of forgotten toys and lurking dangers.
Joyce, an Academy Award-winning animator (The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore), infuses the book with cinematic visuals and lyrical prose. Themes of loyalty, bravery, and the enduring bond between children and their toys pulse through the adventure. The illustrations, also by Joyce, are lush and nostalgic, evoking a sense of magic in everyday objects.
A modern classic for readers young and old, Ollie’s Odyssey celebrates the idea that love can make even the smallest among us extraordinary.
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