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Olivia and the Little Way Book Contest

By Lisa Hendey • May 13th, 2009 • Category: Contests, Lisa's Blog

This week, we are pleased to offer your chance to win one of three copies of the great new book, Olivia and the Little Way by Nancy Carabio Belanger.

Here’s a brief description of this book:

Fifth grader Olivia Thomas has moved to a new school in a new state, and is eager to make friends! Her best friend quickly becomes someone she has never seen: St. Therese of Lisieux. Follow Olivia’s trials as she tries to fit in at St. Michael’s School. With the help of her grandmother, she learns about the Little Way of serving God and how it can change everything!

To enter, you must leave a comment on this post with a valid email address (which won’t be published or shared) before Midnight PST on Saturday, May 30, 2009.  I’ll draw a random winners and announce the names over the weekend.

Update: Our prize winners are Holly (#21), Terri (#25) and Gizelle (#18) – they will receive their books soon!  A new contest is now up and running here, so be sure to enter!

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38 Responses »

  1. Jen on May 13th, 2009 at 2:41 pm:

    I have one entering fifth grade this fall … I’ll have to look for this

  2. Susan Craycraft on May 13th, 2009 at 3:27 pm:

    LIsa,
    What a great book for little ones to teach them about St. Terese!

  3. Brenda on May 13th, 2009 at 4:21 pm:

    What a great book! I’m sure my 11 year-old would enjoy it. Thanks for helping us moms find good reads for the kiddies!

  4. Melissa B on May 13th, 2009 at 5:07 pm:

    Thanks for sharing info on this book. It sounds like a good book to read to my daughter at bedtime.

  5. Charla Johnson on May 13th, 2009 at 5:42 pm:

    Although my Olivia is not quite old enough for this book, it sounds like a good book for her when she’s ready.

  6. Angela Foley on May 13th, 2009 at 5:54 pm:

    Sounds like a great book.

  7. sarah on May 13th, 2009 at 8:02 pm:

    Thanks Lisa!

  8. Kim on May 13th, 2009 at 10:32 pm:

    My fifth grade niece must leave her Catholic school to attend public school this fall (no tuition money). This sounds like a perfect book for her in a new setting.

  9. Sara on May 14th, 2009 at 2:36 am:

    I’ve been wanting to read this book!

  10. Christine P. on May 14th, 2009 at 3:30 am:

    Thank you for entering me!

  11. Seana on May 14th, 2009 at 3:48 am:

    My niece is 10 and I think she would love this book!

  12. Barb Patterson on May 14th, 2009 at 4:07 am:

    I think my fifth grade daughter would love to read this book. Sign me up!

  13. Sarah Reinhard on May 14th, 2009 at 5:15 am:

    This is a book I plan to purchase…someday. I’ve heard so many good things about it! That said, winning it would be great too. (Not that I will, but still, thanks for the chance to try!)

  14. Amy C on May 14th, 2009 at 6:51 am:

    Thanks for entering me!

  15. Lora Owings on May 14th, 2009 at 7:06 am:

    What an interesting book. I love learning about new books and other media through these podcasts. Please enter me. Thanks!

  16. Kararena on May 14th, 2009 at 7:32 pm:

    It sounds interesting! I think my kids would love it.
    Thanks so much.

  17. Nicole on May 14th, 2009 at 11:55 pm:

    Thank you – I’d love lo win :-)

  18. Gizelle on May 15th, 2009 at 4:49 am:

    My Goddaughter, Olivia – a fifth grader, recently moved to a new city/new school, and when I saw this book I just knew it would be a perfect birthday gift for her. I’d love to win a copy, but if not I’ll be purchasing one for her. God bless.

  19. Anne on May 15th, 2009 at 12:47 pm:

    Would love to give this to my cousin!

  20. Christina on May 16th, 2009 at 11:46 am:

    Sounds interesting.

  21. Holly on May 16th, 2009 at 2:11 pm:

    This book sounds perfect for my 11 year old daughter. Please enter me in to the drawing. God bless –
    Holly

  22. Suzanne H on May 17th, 2009 at 7:50 pm:

    Please enter me in this contest. This would be a perfect present for my niece. God bless.

  23. Stephanie on May 18th, 2009 at 11:58 am:

    St Therese really does send flowers.

  24. CatholicMom.com » Sunday's Gospel » Sunday, May 24, 2009 on May 18th, 2009 at 7:47 pm:

    [...] Olivia and the Little Way Book Contest [...]

  25. Terri on May 19th, 2009 at 12:51 pm:

    Lisa, you feature the neatest books!

  26. Bridget O'Brien on May 20th, 2009 at 7:53 am:

    I’d love to have this book!

  27. Kristina on May 23rd, 2009 at 5:29 am:

    This sounds like a great bedtime read for my 3 girls – 9, 7, and 5 years old!

  28. Carlene on May 23rd, 2009 at 7:37 pm:

    Please include me in your giveaway.
    Thanks
    Carlene
    iluvreading(at)verizon.net

  29. Sue on May 25th, 2009 at 7:28 pm:

    Sounds like a good book to learn about a saint. Thanks.

  30. Monica Maruqez on May 26th, 2009 at 8:24 pm:

    Thank you so much for sharing your talents and spirituality with all of us. I know my 3 little ones with love it!!!

  31. Diane on May 27th, 2009 at 1:09 pm:

    Thanks for sharing. This would be great now that we’ve finished with our Little Flower Girls club for the year. And with a potential move for us this fall, just the perfect read for my 2 girls!

  32. Kathy M. on May 29th, 2009 at 4:23 am:

    Please enter me in the contest. My two girls would enjoy this book.

  33. Mary Casey on May 29th, 2009 at 5:18 am:

    St. Therese is a wonderful friend in Heaven…this book sounds like treasure! I was about in the 5th grade when I began my friendship with her…it has continued all of these years. Thank you for considering me in the contest.

  34. Jenny R on May 29th, 2009 at 5:45 am:

    I would love to read this to my little ones. Thanks for offering this book!

  35. Cathy on May 29th, 2009 at 7:02 am:

    My daughters would enjoy this — especially since we will be moving this summer and they will be making new friends at a new school.

  36. Laurie on May 29th, 2009 at 12:34 pm:

    Oh this book is on my wishlist. Thank you from me & daughter. Peace

  37. Sandra on May 29th, 2009 at 12:51 pm:

    Looks like a good summer read for my Elizabeth who will be in fourth grade this fall.

  38. Abra on May 29th, 2009 at 6:28 pm:

    This is one of the books on my daughters’ summer reading list.

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