Out of My Shell

Written by Jenny Goebel

A girl must choose between avoiding heartbreak or saving endangered sea turtles.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 192 ratings

224 pages· 45,704 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Olivia's summer in Florida feels empty without her father after her parents' separation. Planning to stay under the radar, she discovers the local sea turtles are endangered due to a neighbor's construction. Torn between protecting the turtles and shielding herself from more pain, Olivia faces a pivotal choice. Will she find the courage to fight for the turtles and perhaps mend her own heart along the way? As she grapples with this dilemma, Olivia's journey becomes one of unexpected bravery and self-discovery, where standing up for what's right might just lead to healing.

From the publisher

An inspiring and timely story of friendship, courage, and the magic that can happen when we stand up for what’s right.Normally, Olivia spends all year looking forward to her family’s summer vacation in Florida. But not this year. Not when her parents have recently separated, and her father has to stay behind in Colorado. Olivia doesn’t know what she’ll do all summer without him. They’ve always been a pair, and she’s never felt the same bond with her mother or younger sister. So Olivia plans to spend the summer laying low, and trying to ignore the hurt gnawing at her heart. But when she learns that the local sea turtle population is in serious risk of dying off because of her neighbor’s poorly designed house, she knows she has to do something. She can’t just watch the beautiful creatures suffer. Yet her chances of helping the turtles are slim, and she can’t handle any more heartbreak. Will Olivia turn her back on her favorite animal to avoid the pain? Or will she find the courage to stand up for the turtles, and maybe heal herself in the process?

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