Barbara O'Connor Books
Barbara O'Connor is an American author of children's literature known for her realistic and emotionally resonant stories. Her works often explore themes of friendship, family, and self-discovery, and have received numerous awards and honors in children's publishing.
Known for: Dream, Wish
Books by Barbara O'Connor
Dream
Dream is a middle-grade novel by Barbara O'Connor that tells the story of a young girl named Olivia who dreams of finding her father and discovering her place in the world. Set in a small Southern tow...
Wish
A heartwarming middle-grade novel about a young girl named Charlie Reese who, after being sent to live with relatives in a small North Carolina town, makes a wish every day for her life to change. Thr...
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Olivia’s Search for Her Father and Her Sense of Home
Olivia’s story begins quietly, almost timidly, in the home of her aunt and uncle, who have taken her in after her mother’s absence. Their small Southern town is bound by routine, tradition, and a certain hush that leaves Olivia feeling stranded between worlds. She dreams of the father she has never ...
From Dream
Friendship, Discovery, and the Making of Family
Everything in Olivia’s life changes when she meets Tucker. He’s the kind of boy who carries light wherever he goes—easy laughter, quick forgiveness, and an energy that reminds Olivia that not all dreams are fragile. Their friendship begins in simple moments: shared secrets, small adventures, afterno...
From Dream
Charlie Reese’s Arrival in Colby: A Heart Out of Place
Charlie’s life begins in chaos—a home strung together by thin threads of hope and disappointment. Her mother, unable to care for her properly, drifts between moods and promises that never quite last, while her father is absent altogether. When Charlie is sent to Colby to live with her Aunt Bertha an...
From Wish
Howard and Wishbone: Learning Kindness Through Connection
Howard, the boy with the ‘up-down’ walk, enters Charlie’s life like a quiet kind of magic. He doesn’t pity her, doesn’t push her to open up, and doesn’t force friendship. He’s simply there, with his gentle humor and his steady loyalty. Howard becomes Charlie’s first true friend by showing her a love...
From Wish
About Barbara O'Connor
Barbara O'Connor is an American author of children's literature known for her realistic and emotionally resonant stories. Her works often explore themes of friendship, family, and self-discovery, and have received numerous awards and honors in children's publishing.
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Barbara O'Connor is an American author of children's literature known for her realistic and emotionally resonant stories. Her works often explore themes of friendship, family, and self-discovery, and have received numerous awards and honors in children's publishing.
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