Books published by publisher Olive Street Press

In 1842, Edmund O’Brien fled English persecution in his native Ireland and caught passage on a ship to Boston. His railroad building skills led him across the country to Nebraska, and in 1861 Edmund staked his claim and built his “soddy” on the banks of the Wood River in Central Nebraska. The home was but a few yards from the Mormon Trail, and only a bit further from the Oregon Trail.Five generations later, Ronnie O’Brien, married to one of Edmund’s descendants, has collected and saved the stories of the O’Brien family. These stories, available nowhere else, are first-hand accounts of life alongside the trails that carried pioneers west. They are stories of the family’s friendship with the Pawnee tribe that passed through the area twice a year on their hunting trips; and of the critical assistance provided by the Pawnee that allowed the O’Brien family to survive. They are stories of the Mormon families and handcart pioneers that passed by the O’Brien’s door. And they are stories of the remarkable 21st century reunion between the O’Brien family and the descendants of the Pawnee.

A magnificent library holds a copy of every book written - that is except for one. Young Peter, a resident of one of the library's cookbooks, discovers a card to the missing volume, How to Live Forever, and he sets off on a search for the book. He believes that by locating the book he will discover the secret of eternal life. His journey takes him through the boundless imagination of the library that comes alive after closing each night. His long, mystical journey eventually leads him to a hidden Chinese garden and the Ancient Child who makes his home there and possesses the magical book. Colin Thompson's illustrations will delight readers of all ages with the richly detailed world of the library, where castles, streets, and villages are built of, on, and around books.

Have you ever wondered about what's beyond that which you can easily see? There is a hidden world behind the furniture, beneath the floorboards, between the walls - a world in which all creatures, especially small ones, can become great. In this world, Trinket is an unlikely hero. She doesn't fit the typical hero model - she's petite, a little too pretty, and quite precocious. Trinkett's explorations of the bric-a-brac left behind by others always leads her to finding something useful for her father's thrift shop. On Trinkett's latest mission she discovers something amazing; something she thinks is special. Little does she realize how truly special it is. Not only does she discover a lost treasure, she finds herself, her courage, and her ability to put others' needs first.Have you ever found something like that?About the AuthorStephanie Sommerlad Bello is employed full-time doing "real world" stuff, and in allshe does, she considers herself a storyteller. Stephanie tinkers with all sorts of media,telling stories any way she can - usually with words, but also with paint, paper, objects,and food. You can almost always find her with a book, and a bag of pretzels or a cup of teain her hand. She currently resides in New Jersey with her BFF husband and their two invisible dogs.Laura is a mother, wife and artist living in the Hudson Valley. She enjoys being with her boys on the banks of the Delaware River, one of her favorite places, and the quote “I am haunted by waters” from A River Runs Through It stirs her soul. Laura's Etsy shop features mainly whimsical children’s illustrations, but she also paints in oils, crafts, sews, and collects vintage items and furniture.

If a dragon whisked you away, would you ever go back?6 year old Marie never, ever complained--until her parents moved them to a town way up north right before Christmas. Marie quickly discovers that Christmas in New Hampshire is nothing like Christmas in Louisiana. She misses the sugar cane and the bonfires and Papa Noel. But in the depths of an ice storm she discovers something far more powerful.The Snow Dragon is classic storytelling with a modern message about finding your own voice. It is perfect for bedtime reading on a winter's night. "Dumas is a magical storyteller. The instant the story began I knew we would be adding it to our list of holiday classics.""A little Louisiana, a lot of winter, and a dragon. My daughter loved it."

Have you ever wondered about what's beyond that which you can easily see? There is a hidden world behind the furniture, beneath the floorboards, between the walls - a world in which all creatures, especially small ones, can become great. In this world, Trinket is an unlikely hero. She doesn't fit the typical hero model - she's petite, a little too pretty, and quite precocious. Trinkett's explorations of the bric-a-brac left behind by others always leads her to finding something useful for her father's thrift shop. On Trinkett's latest mission she discovers something amazing; something she thinks is special. Little does she realize how truly special it is. Not only does she discover a lost treasure, she finds herself, her courage, and her ability to put others' needs first.Have you ever found something like that?