Books published by publisher Olio Press

This (wildly popular) graphic novel, a feminist fairy tale, is now in paperback.Castle Waiting is the story of an isolated, abandoned castle, and the eccentric inhabitants who bring it back to life. A fable for modern times, it is a fairy tale that’s not about rescuing the princess, saving the kingdom, or fighting the ultimate war between Good and Evil ― but about being a hero in your own home. The opening chapter tells the origin of the castle itself, which is abandoned by its princess in a comic twist on “Sleeping Beauty” when she rides off into the sunset with her Prince Charming. The castle becomes a refuge for misfits, outcasts, and others seeking sanctuary, playing host to a lively and colorful cast of characters that inhabits the subsequent stories, including a talking anthropomorphic horse, a mysteriously pregnant Lady on the run, and a bearded nun. Linda Medley lavishly illustrates Castle Waiting in a classic visual style reminiscent of Arthur Rackham and William Heath Robinson. Blending elements from a variety of sources ― fairy tales, folklore, nursery rhymes ― Medley tells the story of the everyday lives of fantastic characters with humor, intelligence, and insight into human nature. Castle Waiting can be read on multiple levels and can be enjoyed by readers of all ages, especially young girls.

When a healthy baby is born, everyone is quick to share in the celebration. When something goes wrong however, it can be hard to find words. 'The Tiniest Warrior of All' charts the epic battle of a premature baby sent on a quest to find her true home. When her time-machine crashes, she is cared for by a cast of wizards, sorcerers and bodyguards, all of whom help her to fulfil her destiny. This beautiful picture book is intended for the families of premature babies. It explains the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit environment in an honest yet gentle way. In the world of the Tiny Warrior, babies who sustain injuries during their battle are honoured as champions. The children who don't win their struggles are also commemorated for their bravery, thus providing a tool to help deal with bereavement

What's more all-American than good old-fashioned Fourth of July fireworks? Like other cultural favorites such as baseball and apple pie, the booms, crashes, and brilliant colors of a pyrotechnics show can fill anyone with a sense of childlike wonder. Come along and watch how skilled technicians craft fireworks, choreograph a show, and then put on a fabulous display.

This new series takes young readers through the exciting and often controversial world of energy. Covering different sources of energy, the eight volumes feature fictional student narrators interviewing experts who discuss the pros and cons of each and the science behind them.Combining fact and balance, Examining Energy provides students with clear picture of a topic on which daily headlines and news stories too often flash more heat than lights.

Remember the excitement at breakfast time when a new box of cereal was put on the table - the novelty of digging down deep to find the toy or other prize buried within? Now readers have the chance to really go inside their boxes of breakfast food as How it Happens at the Cereal Company follows the cereal-making process step by step, from the farmer's harvest to the kitchen table.

Did you know that the average hurricane is 300 miles (480 km) across? These storm systems can rip through cities and leave nothing in their paths but debris. Superstorm Sandy in 2012 caused approximately $65 billion in damages. Millions of people on the East Coast of the United States were left without power for days following the disaster. In this book, you'll examine hurricanes and explore what they are, how they happen, and what you can do to prepare for these massive storms.

Did you know that ships have been around for more than 4,000 years? Over time, technology has improved significantly, causing the number of shipwrecks to decline. More than a century after the Titanic went down, the South Korean ferry Sewol sank in April 2014, claiming 304 lives. This disaster could have been prevented if the ship had not hit something underwater, as the Titanic had. In this book, you'll examine why ships sink and what experts are doing to prevent future shipwrecks.