Turtle in Paradise Turtle in Paradise

Turtle in Paradise

    • 4.2 β€’ 283 Ratings
    • $8.99
    • $8.99

Publisher Description

In Jennifer L. Holm's New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor winning middle grade historical fiction novel, life isn't like the movies. But then again, 11-year-old Turtle is no Shirley Temple

She's smart and tough and has seen enough of the world not to expect a Hollywood ending. After all, it's 1935 and jobs and money and sometimes even dreams are scarce. So when Turtle's mama gets a job housekeeping for a lady who doesn't like kids, Turtle says goodbye without a tear and heads off to Key West, Florida to live with relatives she's never met. Florida's like nothing Turtle's ever seen before though. It's hot and strange, full of rag tag boy cousins, family secrets, scams, and even buried pirate treasure! Before she knows what's happened, Turtle finds herself coming out of the shell she's spent her life building, and as she does, her world opens up in the most unexpected ways. Filled with adventure, humor and heart,Β Turtle in ParadiseΒ is an instant classic both boys and girls with love.

Includes an Author's Note with photographs and further background on the Great Depression, as well as additional resources and websites.

Starred Review,Β Kirkus Reviews:
"Sweet, funny and superb."

Starred Review,Β Booklist:
"Just the right mixture of knowingness and hope . . . a hilarious blend of family drama seasoned with a dollop of adventure."

GENRE
Kids
RELEASED
2010
May 11
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
208
Pages
PUBLISHER
Random House Children's Books
SELLER
Penguin Random House LLC
SIZE
9.2
MB

Customer Reviews

thepageturner ,

Great book!

I read this book three years ago and I still remember every detail about it! That's how memorable every single page is in this book. Read it and see for yourself!

Alternate Routes ,

I love this book

This book is a bluebonnet book at my school, and my teacher read two chapters to use of this book. We listened to it on the computer. It is such a great book. I would suggest this book to any ages. READ IT! READ IT!

incorrectdirections ,

I <3 this book

I red this book in 1st grade and I really liked it. Turtles are my favorite animals so I had to check it out. <3 it!

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