How Oliver Olson changed the world vs This is how it always is

Both "How Oliver Olson changed the world" by Claudia Mills and "This is how it always is" by Laurie Frankel are popular choices for readers interested in Legislators and Parenting in fiction. This comparison helps you decide which to read first — or whether both belong on your list.

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How Oliver Olson changed the world

Claudia Mills

2009

Afraid he will always be an outsider like ex-planet Pluto, nine-year-old Oliver finally shows his extremely overprotective parents that he is capable of doing great things without their help while his class is studying the solar system.

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Published 2009

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This is how it always is

Laurie Frankel

2017

"This is Claude. He's five years old, the youngest of five brothers. He also loves peanut butter sandwiches. He also loves wearing a dress, and dreams of being a princess.When he grows up, Claude says, he wants to be a girl. Rosie and Penn want Claude to be whoever Claude wants to be. They're just not sure they're ready to share that with the world. Soon the entire family is keeping Claude's secret. Until one day it explodes."--

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Published 2017

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to read: How Oliver Olson changed the world or This is how it always is?

Reading difficulty depends on your familiarity with the genre. Check each book's page count and subject matter above, and start with whichever aligns better with books you've enjoyed before.

Can I read How Oliver Olson changed the world and This is how it always is in any order?

Yes — these are standalone works. You don't need to read one before the other unless they're part of the same series.

Which book is better for beginners?

If you're new to this genre, look at the shorter book with broader appeal and start there. You can always come back for the other.

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