Mr Olivers Diary

Mr Olivers Diary is a whimsical, diary-style adventure set in a lively prep school in Simla, filled with humor, heart, and a cast of eccentric characters. Perfect for middle-grade readers and anyone who loves warm, funny school-day tales, it offers lighthearted fun, old-world charm, and a sense of adventure. Written as diary entries, the book follows Mr Oliver, a history teacher, as he starts a new term with an enthusiastic group of prank-loving boys. The experience is playful and engaging, with quick wit and surprising tenderness woven into each entry. The world comes alive through vivid episodes—gun-toting, violin-playing headmaster; a homicidal barber; a hungry leopard; and about a hundred playful frogs—while Mr Oliver’s quiet admiration for Anjali Ramola from the girls’ school next door adds a warm through-line. The pacing is bright, the humor is dry but sincere, and the setting—the hills of Simla—feels timeless, inviting readers to linger between laughs and heartwarming moments. Diary-style storytelling that follows a term in a lively Simla prep school Colorful, unforgettable characters: a gun-toting, violin-playing headmaster; a homicidal barber; a hungry leopard; about a hundred playful frogs Humor balanced with warmth and old-world charm Accessible, fast-paced writing with playful episodes and gentle lessons Themes of friendship, curiosity, and the quiet bloom of admiration for Anjali Ramola After finishing Mr Olivers Diary, readers carry a warm sense of nostalgia, a smile at the mischief, and a belief that friendship and humor endure. This tale invites you to slow down and revel in everyday adventures, leaving you inspired to seek wonder in your own world.