Old Turtle and the Broken Truth

Written by Douglas Wood · Illustrated by Jon J Muth

Part of the Lessons of Old Turtle series

A girl seeks wisdom to mend a fractured truth and heal a suffering world.

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64 pages· 1,899 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where truth is divided, a Little Girl embarks on a quest to find Old Turtle. As arrogance and greed consume the people, she seeks the wisdom to restore harmony and heal the earth. Can she uncover the missing piece to unite a broken truth and bring peace to a world in turmoil? This timeless fable of love and acceptance invites readers to explore the nature of truth and the power of unity.

From the publisher

Powerhouse team Douglas Wood and Jon J Muth present a sequel to Old Turtle, the award-winning wisdom tale of peace and love for the earth.Seekers of all ages have been inspired by the stirring message of Old Turtle, the beloved, award-winning wisdom tale of peace. Now Old Turtle returns in a timeless story about love, acceptance, and the nature of truth. Long ago, as truth descended onto earth, it split in two: one piece landing among the people and the other blazing through the sky. When the people discover the piece of truth, it gives them strength and happiness. But over time, it turns them arrogant and greedy. They do not share their truth with others, wars rage on, and the earth begins to suffer. Then a Little Girl eager for change journeys to find Old Turtle, seeking the precious piece of wisdom that will mend the people’s broken truth, making it – and them – whole once again. Douglas Wood’s stirring and eloquent fable, soulfully illustrated in luminous watercolor by Jon J Muth, offers readers of all ages inspiration, hope, and a healing vision of peace.

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