Turtle in Paradise
$21.13
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
1 March 2012
Summary
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 Ke…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780375836909 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 037583690X |
| Author: | Jennifer L. Holm |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 1 March 2012 |
| Weight: | 152g |
| Dimensions: | 194mm x 130mm x 13mm |
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Critics Review
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.”
About The Author
Jennifer L. Holm
JENNIFER L. HOLM is the New York Times bestselling author of three Newbery Honor Books, as well as the co-creator of the Babymouse and Squish series which she collaborates on with her brother Matthew Holm.
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