Like usual, Olivia will either appear feisty or bratty, depending on the reader and their standards. However, the story is certainly entertaining, with dramatic, emotionally expressive illustrations and a strong plot. I like the ending, in which Olivia

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mends her torn-up toy and forgives the dog for damaging it. It's a nice message about how we can repair and keeping loving special things, and can accept other people's mistakes with grace and move on

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