Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm - ISBN: 9780593126301
Paperback
Tough girl finds family, fun, and herself in 1930s Florida.

Turtle in Paradise

The Graphic Novel 

$33.47

  • Paperback

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    1 September 2021

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Summary

A graphic novel adaptation of the beloved, bestselling Newbery Honor-winning novel.

Eleven-year-old Turtle is smart and tough and has seen enough of the world not to expect a Hollywood ending. After all, it’s 1935 and money—and sometimes even dreams—is scarce. So when Turtle’s mother gets a job housekeeping for a lady who doesn’t like kids, Turtle heads off to Florida to live with relatives.

Florida’s like nothing Turtle’s ever seen before, though. It’s full of ragtag boy cous…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780593126301
ISBN-10:0593126300
Author:Jennifer L. Holm, Savanna Ganucheau
Publisher:Random House USA Inc
Imprint:Random House Graphic
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:1 September 2021
Weight:458g
Dimensions:203mm x 139mm
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Critics Review

Reviews for Turtle in Paradise: The Graphic Novel“A lively adaptation certain to entertain readers old and new.” —Kirkus Reviews“Adventure, friendship, and unforgettable characters make for a perfect tale. This graphic novel adaptation will sit comfortably on the shelf alongside books by Faith Erin Hicks, Jen Wang, and Victoria Jamieson.” —School Library Journal, starred reviewReviews for Turtle in Paradise“Sweet, funny and superb” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review“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.” —Booklist, starred review“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.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review“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.” —School Library Journal, starred review

About The Author

Jennifer L. Holm

Jennifer L. Holm’s great-grandmother emigrated from the Bahamas to Key West in 1897. Jennifer is the author of two Newbery Honor books, Our Only May Amelia and Penny from Heaven. She is also the author of several other highly praised books, including Middle School Is Worse Than Meatloaf and the Babymouse graphic novel series, which she collaborates on with her brother, Matthew Holm. Jennifer lives in California with her husband and two children.

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