Jennifer L. Holm
Hardcover | Pages: 177 pages Rating: 3.94 | 17714 Users | 1950 Reviews
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| Original Title: | Turtle in Paradise |
| ISBN: | 0375836888 (ISBN13: 9780375836886) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Turtle in Paradise |
| Literary Awards: | Newbery Medal Nominee (2011), Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award Nominee (2012), California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Intermediate (2014), Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2013) |
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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 ragtag 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 will love.
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| Title | : | Turtle in Paradise (Turtle in Paradise) |
| Author | : | Jennifer L. Holm |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 177 pages |
| Published | : | May 11th 2010 by Random House Books for Young Readers |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Childrens. Middle Grade. Fiction |
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Newbery Honor BookFelt a bit forced and some things didn't ring true, but the notes at the were very interesting/illuminatingJennifer L. Holm is probably best known among kids today as the author of the incredibly popular Babymouse series of very pink graphic novels about a mouse's adventures in elementary school . In Turtle in Paradise, however, Holm returns to her beginnings as an accomplished historical fiction writer. Two of her prior novels in this genre, Our Only May Amelia and Penny from Heaven, were Newbery Honor books. Set in the summer of 1935, Turtle in Paradise features a spunky and tough heroine named
Another great book! Good sequel to Full of Beans...Holm is a great author. Didnt like the end though, felt like a plot device.
Life isn't like the movies, and eleven-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 stay with relatives she's never met.Florida's like nothing Turtle has ever seen. It's hot and
Turtle In Paradise Book ReviewFor the second time reading this book, I felt like I was reading a brand new book (maybe because the first time I read it was in 5th grade). I noticed the drastic change I felt when reading this book, compared to last time. It probably is because I have improved and grown as a reader, so I have read more carefully and intensely.One thing that stands out to me is the personality of Turtle. Even though she just got to a new place, she has already adapted to the place.
I'm a bit mixed on if I think this book was Newbery Honor worthy. On one hand I really enjoyed it, the storyline is great, and the author weaves together a lovely plot. On the other, I thought there was a lot that wasn't developed and the book wrapped up too quickly. The end of the book felt much different than the beginning.The setting of 1930's Key West is a unique one-I didn't know much about Key West during this time, so I learned a bit from this book. But while this is a historical novel,
Genre: Junior bookHistorical Fiction Summary: Turtles mother sends her to stay with relatives in Key West, Florida while she makes money to support their family. Turtle experiences many adventures such as finding a grandmother, dealing with boys, getting rid of her cat, and find treasure. Turtle thought her life was about to change for the best but the unexpected happens. Critique:a. The greatest strength in this book is the character, Turtle. b. When I first understood that the main character
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