Books like Love and Olives by Jenna Evans Welch
Love and Olives is a children’s fiction novel that weaves the charm of Greece with universal coming‑of‑age themes. Jenna Evans Welch’s work, celebrated on the New York Times bestseller list, focuses on dating customs, the dynamics between fathers and daughters, and a subtle nod to the legend of Atlantis.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jenna Evans Welch
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