J Holm
Turtle in Paradise
- ISBN 13:
- 9780375836909
- author:
- J Holm
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 188
- Dimensions:
- 16 x 1.5 x 20 cm
- Genre:
- , Children: Grades 4-6, Family - General, Historical - United States - 20th Century, Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction, Juvenile Historical Fiction, Adventure and adventurers, Cousins, Family life, Fiction, Florida, Historical - General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm is a heartwarming and humorous novel about an 11-year-old girl's journey to self-discovery. In 1935, Turtle says goodbye to her mother's job and heads off to live with relatives in Key West, Florida, where she finds herself surrounded by adventure, family secrets, and buried treasure. As Turtle navigates this new world, she must confront the harsh realities of life during the Great Depression. But despite the challenges, she discovers a sense of freedom and joy that she's never known before. With its blend of family drama and exciting adventures, this book is sure to appeal to readers with its sweet and funny story. The author has included additional resources and photographs in an Author's Note, providing further background on the Great Depression and its impact on families during this time period.
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