Turtle Tug to the Rescue

Written and illustrated by Michael Slack

A turtle tugboat braves a storm to save sea creatures in peril.

4.7/7 Bookroo experts·3.5/5 Goodreads · 193 ratings

40 pages· 189 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~480L

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Bookroo's summary

Turtle Tug, a determined turtle tugboat, faces fierce winds and treacherous tides to protect his ocean friends from a looming storm. As puffins panic and whales become ensnared, Turtle Tug races against time to ensure their safety. Will he succeed in his mission to make the seas a safer place, or will the storm prove too powerful? Dive into this thrilling adventure and discover the courage of a small hero with a big heart.

From the publisher

Turtle Tug is on the lookout! This chugging, tugging turtle powers through gusty winds and treacherous tides, combing the seas to protect his friends from a dangerous storm. From panicking puffins to entangled sperm whales, Turtle Tug is out to rescue all his sea-dwelling friends. He’s a turtle tugboat on a mission to make the world a safer place.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 189
Reading age: 2–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~480L

Themes & topics

Books about friendship Books about boats Books about rescues and rescuing Books about turtles and tortoises Books about marine life

What readers & critics say

Reviews

4.7

out of 7

4.0

“I enjoy Michael Slack's illustrations and wordplay in this (and Elecopter). With fun rhymes and bold full page images, Turtle Tug is an exciting story to read aloud, especially to a young child who likes turtle characters and rescue stories.”

The Goodfather

Trusted reviewer

4.8

“From the author/illustrator of Elecopter comes another rhyming tale of an animal/emergency vehicle hybrid out to save the day! I never would have expected that to be such a winning formula, but my kids love it! Turtle Tug certainly follows the pattern of Elecopter, but with a very different setting and very different animals involved, it doesn't feel repetitive.”

Lauren Hancock

Trusted reviewer

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