Turtle in Paradise
Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm is a middle grade historical fiction novel published by Random House Books for Young Readers on May 11, 2010. This edition spans 208 pages and is presented in English. The story follows 11-year-old Turtle as she navigates life in 1935, leaving behind her mother to live with relatives in Key West, Florida. Faced with a new environment filled with family secrets, adventure, and the challenges of the Great Depression, Turtle learns to adapt and grow in unexpected ways.
Readers will find a narrative rich in themes of family life and adventure, as Turtle encounters her ragtag cousins and uncovers buried pirate treasure. The book explores the realities of life during the Great Depression while maintaining a sense of humor and heart. This edition also includes an Author’s Note with photographs and additional resources related to the historical context, enhancing the reading experience for those interested in the era.
Official synopsis Publisher
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, Turtle in Paradise 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, Kirkus Reviews:
“Sweet, funny and superb.”
Starred Review, Booklist:
“Just the right mixture of knowingness and hope . . . a hilarious blend of family drama seasoned with a dollop of adventure.”
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