Turtles of the Midnight Moon

Written by María José Fitzgerald

Two girls race to stop poachers and save sea turtles on a mysterious island.

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320 pages· 66,064 words· Est. 9 hour read· ~770L

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Bookroo's summary

In a coastal Honduran village, Barana cherishes the sea turtles nesting on her beach. Meanwhile, Abby, feeling lost after her best friend moved away, visits Honduras with her father. Guided by Barana, Abby discovers a mystery: turtle eggs are being poached. Together, they embark on a daring mission, gathering clues and staking out the beach at night. Can they outsmart the poachers and protect the turtles before it's too late? This thrilling eco-mystery weaves friendship, adventure, and the magic of community into a heartwarming tale of courage and determination.

From the publisher

When poachers threaten the island they love, two girls team up to save the turtles–and each other. An eco-mystery with an unforgettable friendship story at its heart from a fresh new voice in middle grade. Twelve-year-old Barana lives in a coastal village in Honduras, where she spends every spare minute visiting the sea turtles that nest on the beach. Abby is feeling adrift in sixth grade, trying to figure out who she is and where she belongs after her best friend moved away from New Jersey. When Abby’s papi plans a work trip to Honduras, she is finally given the opportunity to see his homeland–with Barana as her tour guide. But Barana has other plans: someone has been poaching turtle eggs, and she’s determined to catch them! Before long, Abby and Barana are both consumed by the mystery, chasing down suspects, gathering clues, and staking out the beach in the dead of night. . . . Will they find a way to stop the poachers before it’s too late? A heart-pounding mystery with a hint of magic, María José Fitzgerald’s debut novel explores the power of friendship, community, and compassion to unite all living creatures.

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