Book Review: Odder

 Odder by Katherine Applegate

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

Applegate, Katherine. 2022. ODDER. New York: MacMillan. ISBN 0823421732

PLOT SUMMARY:

This Novel in Verse follows the happenings of an odd otter named Odder. You will follow this character through many endearing endeavors. This book is based on real events that have taken place at the Monterrey Bay Aquarium program.

CRITICAL ANALYSIS:

The style of this book is simple and lyrical, making for a very descriptive, visual text. This novel is written in free verse form. The author makes it to where you are interested in finding out what happens to this character. This is a beautiful way to convey the story of Odder the otter.

REVIEW EXERPT(S):                                                                                                                                       A #1 New York Times Bestseller                                                                                                 A Publisher’s Weekly bestseller
A #1 Indie Bestseller!
A 2023 Notable Verse Novel, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
An Amazon Best Book of 2022
Parents Magazine Best Book of 2022
A 2022 Blue Ribbon List selection
2022-2023 Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Master List
Evanston Public Library 2022 Blueberry Fiction Honor Title
"Applegate’s Odder will win your heart." —The New York Times                                                            From Newberry Award winning author Katherine Applegate

CONNECTIONS:

This book could teach about animal issues, rights, and rescue.

Pair with a nonfiction book about otters.

Book study referencing how to write about nonfiction subjects in the form of poetry.

Based on a review by Barbara Jean Thompson