Turtle in Paradise (Graphic Novel)

By Jennifer L. Holm, Savanna Ganucheau

In 1935, a girl discovers family secrets and unexpected adventures in Florida.

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256 pages· 7,463 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

In 1935, eleven-year-old Turtle is sent to live with relatives in Florida, a place unlike anything she's known. Amidst her ragtag cousins and hidden family secrets, Turtle's tough exterior begins to soften. As she navigates this new world, she uncovers unexpected adventures and learns that life can surprise you in the most delightful ways. Will Turtle find a place where she truly belongs, or will the past hold her back? This graphic novel adaptation captures the charm and challenges of a young girl's journey to self-discovery during the Great Depression.

From the publisher

A graphic novel adaptation of the beloved, bestselling Newbery Honor-winning novel. Eleven-year-old Turtle is 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–is scarce. So when Turtle’s mother gets a job housekeeping for a lady who doesn’t like kids, Turtle heads off to Florida to live with relatives. Florida’s like nothing Turtle’s ever seen before, though. It’s full of ragtag 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, now adapted into graphic novel form by rising star Savanna Ganucheau.

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