Ollie's Odyssey is a 2016 children's book by William Joyce, published by Caitlyn Dlouhy Books of Atheneum Books, Simon & Schuster. It is middle grade literature. [1]
In it, Billy, a 6 and one half year old boy, seeks to rescue his plush rabbit, Ollie, from Zozo, a clown. Ollie and Billy become separated, and Ollie gathers a team of allies to defeat Zozo.
According to Joyce, the words used by the characters are "a whole different kid language." [1]
Judy Christie of The News-Star wrote that the work had adult readers in addition to its intended audience. [1]
Marybeth Kozikowski of Sachem Public Library in Holbrook, New York gave the book a positive review in School Library Journal . [2]
Kirkus Reviews described the book as "Velveteen Rabbit and Toy Story meet Phantom of the Opera. For better or worse." [3]
Publishers Weekly stated that the book has "irresistible illustrations and joyous wordplay", and "it's always clear that" the protagonists will prevail in the story line. [4]