Product Description

The First Place Award Winner for The 1990 National Written & Illustrated By...Awards Contest for Students, this is a timeless, environmental story.

When the lives of some otters are threatened by a huge oil spill, a group of concerned people try to save as many of the animals as possible.

It's a sensitive and beautifully written story with wonderful illustrations.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1134348 in Books
• Published on: 1991-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Library Binding
• 29 pages

About the Author
At nine years of age, Aruna Chandrasekhar wrote and illustrated OLIVER AND THE OIL SPILL and won THE 1990 NATIONAL WRITTEN & ILLUSTRATED BY...AWARDS CONTEST FOR STUDENTS in the 6 to 9 age category.

Aruna grew up in Houston, Texas, but has traveled the world with her parents Chitra and Krishna, and her sister, Charu.

Customer Reviews

moving, sensitive children's tale is also educational
This book is the sensitive, thoughtfully-told tale of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, narrated from the point of view of a baby otter who loses his mother in the tragedy. It is an excellent introduction to environmental issues for youngsters as well as a primer on grieving and loss for youth. A must-read for every child

terrific kids book
we loved this book!! a sweet and simple story with a compelling social justice message. Was perfect for our elementary schooler.

A Timeless Classic
Oliver and the Oil Spill is indeed a timeless tale of environmental awareness and protection. It is definitely a book that I recommend purchasing for your children and young students. The astounding fact is that such a literary work can be produced by Ms. Chandrasekhar at the age of 9! I guarantee that readers young and old will find it a worthwhile read.