Brave Ollie Possum

By: Ethan Nicolle

Narrated by: Ethan Nicolle

Ollie must learn to be brave, or end up a bowl of soup.

Ollie Mackerelli is determined to face his fear of the dark, once and for all, but he gets more than he bargained for when his therapist turns out to be an actual monster. To make it even worse, Ollie is transformed from a boy to a possum and locked in a cage.

With no way to call for help, Ollie must learn to be brave (with the help of some furry friends), or he will be the main course.

Adventurous and imaginative, Brave Ollie Possum is the debut children's story from author and screenwriter Ethan Nicolle.

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Ollie Possum is awesome!

A fan of the Author's work I decided to listen to his latest and I'm glad I did. A wonderful story about overcoming the challenges of fear for kids along with some funny and clever writing for the adults. If you like this Audiobook I recommend buying the hardcover for the Illustration work. not only does it enhance the story but it's just so darn pleasing to look at.

A Cartoon In Your Ears

Ethan has rocked this book. The story is a dark and whimsical fantasy that will capture you and draw you in. Honestly, I can’t believe that Ethan is reading for all the characters, each with their very individual and unique characteristics. If you want a good story that is going to keep you listening get this audiobook.

A Mesmerizing Road-Trip Favorite

In the vast ocean of audiobooks, every so often you come across a gem that isn’t just listened to, but lived. 'Brave Ollie Possum' by Ethan Nicolle is precisely that gem. Our family embarked on a road trip with Ollie's tale as our companion, and let me assure you, the journey was spellbinding.

Nicolle crafts an inventive and heartfelt narrative about confronting fears, with a twist that turns the very concept of therapy on its head. Ollie’s transformation from a boy to a possum in a world rife with tangible danger and unpredictable twists was not just a story for our kids – it became the highlight of our trip. Every pit stop, every conversation seemed to inevitably circle back to Ollie’s adventures and the valuable lessons of courage.

But what truly set this audiobook apart was the voice performance. It’s a tall claim to make, but Ethan's narration might just be the best audiobook rendition we've ever had the pleasure of hearing. With a range of voices that brought each character to life, the performance drew us into the world of Ollie in an unforgettable way.

In conclusion, 'Brave Ollie Possum' is more than just a story; it's an experience. Whether you're planning a family road trip or just looking for a gripping tale for the young (or young-at-heart), do yourself a favor and dive into this adventure. Your only regret will be that it had to end.

Can’t tell you the last time I got this into a story!

I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook, and plan to order the hardcover of it. It was just the right mix of curiosity, adventure, horror (not too much for kids), laughs, and good overcoming evil! Only thing that threw me for a loop was I thought Ollie was an opossum from the very start HA! A mistake only I could make, after re-listening to the beginning. I hope to find more like this for my children, and me ;) we loved listening together while in the car

Instant Classic in the Spirit of Roald Dahl

This book is a whimsical, magical, hilarious, and heartfelt adventure. If you like Roald Dahl, you will LOVE "Brave Ollie Possum". Adults and kids alike will enjoy this wonderful book. Many laughs and smiles were had.

Regarding the audiobook specifically, I cannot say enough good things. The author delivers the perfect narration with wonderful and hilarious voices perfectly suited to each character. I am sometimes wary of audiobooks read by the author, since skill at writing does not necessarily translate into skill at narration, but that was definitely not an issue here. If Mr. Nicolle ever gives up writing, it seems he could have an equally successful career in voice acting.

TLDR; 10/10 Great story, perfect narrator. Cannot recommend highly enough for readers of any age.