Synopsis: Turtle in Paradise is set in Key West during the Depression. Eleven year old Turtle is sent to Key West to live with relatives she has never met when her mother gets a housekeeping job for a lady who does not like kids. Florida is like a new, strange land for Turtle and she has to adapt to many new things: heat, scorpions, mischievous boy cousins, and a crazy grandmother. As Turtle learns to adapt to this new place she begins to learn more about herself and her family roots.
Turtle in Paradise is a historical novel that allows readers to understand the time during the Depression within a specific area. Holm's research is obvious and adds depth to this gem of a novel.
Recommended for Grades 3-5.
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What's Next: Holm is currently working on a new graphic novel series entitled Squish. The trailer for this series is included below:
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