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Turtle in Paradise

By Jennifer L. Holm

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Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Children’s Middle Grade Historical Books

Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Children’s Middle Grade Historical Books | Audiobooks

Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Children’s Middle Grade Historical Books | Audiobooks

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Paperback $7.99

Dec 27, 2011 | 224 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)

Ebook $7.99

May 11, 2010 | 208 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)

CD $19.99

Aug 02, 2016 | 240 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

Audiobook Download $13.00

May 11, 2010 | 228 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Turtle in Paradise

    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.”

    About Turtle in Paradise

    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.”

    About Turtle in Paradise

    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.”

    About Turtle in Paradise

    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.”

    Also by Jennifer L. Holm

    I'm Scared (My First Comics)
    Comics Squad #3: Detention!
    Lights, Camera, Middle School!
    I'm Silly! (My First Comics)
    Little Babymouse and the Christmas Cupcakes
    See all books by Jennifer L. Holm

    Also by Jennifer L. Holm

    I'm Scared (My First Comics)
    Comics Squad #3: Detention!
    Lights, Camera, Middle School!
    I'm Silly! (My First Comics)
    Little Babymouse and the Christmas Cupcakes
    See all books by Jennifer L. Holm

    Also by Jennifer L. Holm

    I'm Scared (My First Comics)
    Comics Squad #3: Detention!
    Lights, Camera, Middle School!
    I'm Silly! (My First Comics)
    Little Babymouse and the Christmas Cupcakes
    See all books by Jennifer L. Holm

    Also by Jennifer L. Holm

    I'm Scared (My First Comics)
    Comics Squad #3: Detention!
    Lights, Camera, Middle School!
    I'm Silly! (My First Comics)
    Little Babymouse and the Christmas Cupcakes
    See all books by Jennifer L. Holm

    About Jennifer L. Holm

    Jennifer L. Holm is a New York Times bestselling children’s author and the recipient of three Newbery Honors for her novels Our Only May Amelia, Penny From Heaven, and Turtle in Paradise. Jennifer collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on… More about Jennifer L. Holm

    About Jennifer L. Holm

    Jennifer L. Holm is a New York Times bestselling children’s author and the recipient of three Newbery Honors for her novels Our Only May Amelia, Penny From Heaven, and Turtle in Paradise. Jennifer collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on… More about Jennifer L. Holm

    About Jennifer L. Holm

    Jennifer L. Holm is a New York Times bestselling children’s author and the recipient of three Newbery Honors for her novels Our Only May Amelia, Penny From Heaven, and Turtle in Paradise. Jennifer collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on… More about Jennifer L. Holm

    About Jennifer L. Holm

    Jennifer L. Holm is a New York Times bestselling children’s author and the recipient of three Newbery Honors for her novels Our Only May Amelia, Penny From Heaven, and Turtle in Paradise. Jennifer collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on… More about Jennifer L. Holm

    Product Details

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Yearling
    Dec 27, 2011 | 224 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780375836909

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    May 11, 2010 | 208 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780375893162

    CD | $19.99
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Aug 02, 2016 | 240 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781524735975

    Audiobook Download | $13.00
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    May 11, 2010 | 228 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780307738318

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    Praise

    Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, April 15, 2010:
    “Sweet, funny and superb”

    Starred Review, Booklist, April 15, 2010:
    “Turtle is just the right mixture of knowingness and hope; the plot is a hilarious blend of family dramas seasoned with a dollop of adventure.”

    Starred Review, Publishers Weekly:
    “This humorous adventure effectively portrays Turtle as caught between her mother’s Hollywood-inspired dreams and the very real family . . . that offer a different kind of paradise.”

    Review, School Library Journal, April 2010:
    “This richly detailed novel was inspired by Holm’s great-grandmother’s stories. Readers who enjoy melodic, humorous tales of the past won’t want to miss it.”

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