The Turtle
Sale price
$574
Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2005

The Turtle

By Cynthia Rylant

Part of the Lighthouse Family series

In a foggy mystery, a lighthouse family hears a voice from the cliffs. Who awaits them below?

4.2/5 Goodreads · 447 ratings
48 pages
$5.99Save 4%

In stock. Also at Amazon.

Bookroo's summary

In a dense fog, lighthouse siblings Whistler and Lila, with Seabold, guide ships to safety. But when a mysterious voice echoes from the cliffs, they embark on a daring descent. Armed only with a rope and their courage, they discover more than they expected—a new friend who might just be the key to navigating the thickest fog. What secrets does this new ally hold, and how will it change their lives on the coast? Dive into a tale of friendship and bravery amidst the misty shores.

From the publisher

Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant brings the peaceful sounds, sights, and characters of the coast vividly to life in the fourth book of the Lighthouse Family series, in which the family rescues a trapped turtle. A thick fog has found its way up north to the lighthouse family, surrounding the cliffs and waters below. Always ready to lend a hand, the lighthouse siblings Whistler and Lila help Seabold guide small ships to land. As they overlook the foggy waters, they hear a distant voice echoing from the rocks below. Who could it be? Using only a rope and their hearts to guide them, Seabold, Lila, and Whistler make their way down the side of the cliff. And what they discover will help them weather even the thickest fog–a new friend.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
720L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about animalsBooks about lighthousesBooks about pelicansBooks about adoption
For readers who can't stop at one

The next favorite is already out there.

Age-appropriate books selected to help their love of reading grow, delivered right to their door.

Find their book club
Bookroo club box with books for growing readers
The author

More from Cynthia Rylant

Explore Cynthia's bookshelf
Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea
Series
Sale price
$599

Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea

Ages 6–8 · 1994

Life

Ages 6–9 · 2017

All in a Day

Ages 1–3 · 2009

Puppies and Piggies

Ages 4–7 · 2008
The series

The Lighthouse Family series

See the whole series

The Whale

Ages 6–10 · 1996

The Storm

Ages 6–10 · 2002

The Eagle

Ages 6–10 · 2004

The Octopus

Ages 6–10 · 2005
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books

Metropolis Orphanage

Ages 8–12 · 2018

My Big Book of the World's Greatest Art

Ages 8–12 · 2019

Who Pooped in the Park? Yellowstone National Park

Ages 8–12 · 2004

Bravo!

Ages 8–12 · 2017

The Haunted Tower

Ages 8–13 · 1989

The Principles of Communism

1847

Lemonade

Ages 8–12 · 2011

The Christmas Anna Angel

Ages 7–11 · 1944
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.6
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
February 1, 2006
First published
January 1, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689863127

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Top contributors: Literary Leslie

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo