Toby the Tortoise
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1991

Toby the Tortoise

Written by Gerald Durrell · Illustrated by Keith West

A boy rescues a tortoise, sparking an adventure with his animal friends.

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32 pages· ~700L
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Bookroo's summary

On the sun-drenched island of Corfu, young Gerald discovers a tortoise adrift at sea. As he welcomes it into his eclectic circle of animal companions, including frogs, snakes, and octopuses, unexpected adventures unfold. What secrets does this new friend bring, and how will it change Gerald's world? Dive into a tale where nature's wonders and childhood curiosity collide, revealing the magic of friendship and discovery.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~700L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.5
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
January 1, 1991
Publisher
Arcade Pub
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781559701457

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