Jennifer L. Holm
Hardcover | Pages: 177 pages Rating: 3.94 | 17714 Users | 1950 Reviews
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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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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.Identify Books In Favor Of Turtle in Paradise (Turtle in Paradise)
| 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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Ratings: 3.94 From 17714 Users | 1950 ReviewsPiece Epithetical Books Turtle in Paradise (Turtle in Paradise)
This book gives great messages!Newbery Honor BookFelt a bit forced and some things didn't ring true, but the notes at the were very interesting/illuminating
My 11yo son and I read this book together for the school parent/child book club. I give it 4 stars because it's age appropriate, entertaining, a bit educational on the history of Key West, and generally an interesting read. I'm not sure my son would rate it as highly. He loved the book throughout until we read the last chapter. The last chapter does kind of spring an unraveling of the plot on an unsuspecting child reader (hint: adult readers will probably see it coming). My son has been ranting
With lines like, "But I'm not lucky as an orphan," Turtle in Paradise packs a lot of punch into a short, sweet story. Jennifer Holm is a master at making each and every sentence count. Once you begin reading Turtle's story you won't want to stop.When her Mom takes a domestic job that doesn't allow kids, eleven-year-old Turtle is sent to live with relatives she's never met in Key West. It's 1935, and jobs are scarce. Everyone we meet is feeling the hurt of the Great Depression in one way or
A heart warming story of a girl named Turtle, and a bunch of boy cousins (Which ended up not so bad after all) This was a book that I finished during the holidays, and I think it has a plot that let's the reader soak in. The climax was towards the end and captured the reader. But the thing that makes me want to cry about this book is that Turtle's mother had to work as a housemaid just to earn a living. The owner was strict and didn't let Turtle's mom bring Turtle. It was upsetting to hear that
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,
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