About the Author

Jacqueline West is obsessed with stories where magic intersects with everyday life—from talking cats, to enchanted eyewear, to paintings as portals to other worlds. What paintings might she sneak into if she got her hands on Olive’s glasses? “I would probably have to go with Salvador Dalí’s paintings,” she says, “because they would be such amazing worlds to explore. I imagine everything would feel rubbery and slick, sort of like Silly Putty or fried eggs.” An award-winning poet, Jacqueline lives with her husband in Red Wing, Minnesota, where she dreams of talking cats, dusty libraries, and many more adventures for Olive and Morton.

Reviews

"A suspenseful plot and insight into childhood loneliness will have readers anxiously awaiting the new book." - "Publishers Weekly", starred review

"I would rate this book a 9.5 out of 10. This is a great summer read that will let your imagination run wild." - "TIME for Kids"