Turtle in Paradise

Written by Jennifer L. Holm

Book #1 in the Turtle in Paradise series

In 1935, Turtle discovers family secrets and buried treasure in Florida.

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188 pages· 29,780 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 610L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1935, 11-year-old Turtle is sent to live with relatives in Key West. Amidst quirky cousins and hidden secrets, she unravels mysteries and finds unexpected adventures. Will Turtle's world change forever?

From the publisher

Life isn’t like the movies and 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 money and sometimes even dreams are scarce. So when Turtle’s mother gets a job housekeeping for a lady who doesn’t like kids, Turtle says goodbye and heads off to Florida to live with relatives. Florida’s like nothing Turtle’s ever seen before though. It’s full of rag tag boy cousins, family secrets to unravel . . . and even a little bit of fun. Before she knows what’s happened, Turtle finds herself coming out of her shell and as she does, her world opens up in the most unexpected ways. Inspired by family stories, three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm blends family lore with America’s past, in this charming, gem of a novel rich in history, humor, and the unique flavors of Key West.