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# Turtle in Paradise

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## Description

In Jennifer L. Holm's New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor winning middle grade historical fiction novel, life isn't like the movies. But then again, 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 jobs and money and sometimes even dreams are scarce. So when Turtle's mama gets a job housekeeping for a lady who doesn't like kids, Turtle says goodbye without a tear and heads off to Key West, Florida to live with relatives she's never met. Florida's like nothing Turtle's ever seen before though. It's hot and strange, full of rag tag boy cousins, family secrets, scams, and even buried pirate treasure! Before she knows what's happened, Turtle finds herself coming out of the shell she's spent her life building, and as she does, her world opens up in the most unexpected ways. Filled with adventure, humor and heart, Turtle in Paradise is an instant classic both boys and girls with love. Includes an Author's Note with photographs and further background on the Great Depression, as well as additional resources and websites. Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews : "Sweet, funny and superb." Starred Review, Booklist : "Just the right mixture of knowingness and hope . . . a hilarious blend of family drama seasoned with a dollop of adventure."

Review: Fun in Paradise - When you teach dyslexic students, it is very hard to find books that match both their maturity and interest levels as well as their reading level. It is especially hard to find Middle Reader books that are interesting, funny and engaging for an older reader. So when you find one that is an appropriate story for younger readers as well as an engaging story for older readers, it is time to do a little dance of happiness! I did just such a dance after reading Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm! It is 1935, and Turtle's mom got a job as a housekeeper for a woman who wouldn't let Turtle and her cat live with them, so she and Smokey were sent to Key West to live with her mother's sister. While there, Turtle has to quickly adapt to island life, from checking your shoes for scorpions to the odd nicknames everyone seems to have. Her mischievous cousins, Kermit, Beans, and Buddy, spice up the story with their antics. Beans and a few other local kids have started the Diaper Gang, who are basically roving babysitters for the Bad Babies. And their secret diaper rash formula is legendary on the island! When Turtle finds out her grandmother is really alive (even though her mother told her she was dead), she realizes there is more of her own history on this island than she could have imagined. When she finds a treasure map to a hidden pirate's treasure, she takes the gang along with her on an adventure that changes them and the island in more ways that one. This is the kind of story that has you giggling out loud and loving every page. It is a short enough story so as not to be too overwhelming for beginning readers. The writing is perfect for higher skilled elementary students to low-skilled middle school students, but even high school students would get a kick out of these kids and their goofiness. I know I did! The fact that it is based on the author's grandmother and her life in Key West makes the story even more interesting. At the end of the book, there are a few pages where the author explains which parts of the story are based on real situations. She even includes pictures of places and people mentioned in the story! This is a cute little book that spans a great spectrum of interest. Give it a shot! It is a great beach read that you can finish in a sitting!
Review: Love this book! I'm 76 and just read all Holm's work! - I like to read good books for any age level. Books like these, that tell a good story, are GREAT for helping people learn English. Also, this particular book is set in my hometown, and I live on one of the little streets referenced in the story. Ashe Street, a half block from the (also referenced) graveyard...where Coreys have a pretty nice family plot. The infamous scorpions seem to have pretty much disappeared--maybe the new pests, iguanas, have eaten them. The termites we still have, but buildings can be tented to stop the dry wood ones. The setting's good, the scenes are well painted. The coconut telegraph is still operating just fine.

## Features

- Author: Holm, Jennifer L..
- Publisher: Yearling
- Pages: 224
- Publication Date: 2011-12-27
- Edition: DGS REP
- Binding: Paperback
- MSRP: 7.99
- ISBN13: 9780375836909
- ISBN: 037583690X
- Language: en
- Store Location: Chapter
- "Book cover image may be different than what appears on the actual book."

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #23,998 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #42 in Children's 1900s American Historical Fiction #937 in Children's Friendship Books #1,014 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,143 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun in Paradise
*by O***N on June 21, 2010*

When you teach dyslexic students, it is very hard to find books that match both their maturity and interest levels as well as their reading level. It is especially hard to find Middle Reader books that are interesting, funny and engaging for an older reader. So when you find one that is an appropriate story for younger readers as well as an engaging story for older readers, it is time to do a little dance of happiness! I did just such a dance after reading Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm! It is 1935, and Turtle's mom got a job as a housekeeper for a woman who wouldn't let Turtle and her cat live with them, so she and Smokey were sent to Key West to live with her mother's sister. While there, Turtle has to quickly adapt to island life, from checking your shoes for scorpions to the odd nicknames everyone seems to have. Her mischievous cousins, Kermit, Beans, and Buddy, spice up the story with their antics. Beans and a few other local kids have started the Diaper Gang, who are basically roving babysitters for the Bad Babies. And their secret diaper rash formula is legendary on the island! When Turtle finds out her grandmother is really alive (even though her mother told her she was dead), she realizes there is more of her own history on this island than she could have imagined. When she finds a treasure map to a hidden pirate's treasure, she takes the gang along with her on an adventure that changes them and the island in more ways that one. This is the kind of story that has you giggling out loud and loving every page. It is a short enough story so as not to be too overwhelming for beginning readers. The writing is perfect for higher skilled elementary students to low-skilled middle school students, but even high school students would get a kick out of these kids and their goofiness. I know I did! The fact that it is based on the author's grandmother and her life in Key West makes the story even more interesting. At the end of the book, there are a few pages where the author explains which parts of the story are based on real situations. She even includes pictures of places and people mentioned in the story! This is a cute little book that spans a great spectrum of interest. Give it a shot! It is a great beach read that you can finish in a sitting!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this book! I'm 76 and just read all Holm's work!
*by K***1 on January 29, 2024*

I like to read good books for any age level. Books like these, that tell a good story, are GREAT for helping people learn English. Also, this particular book is set in my hometown, and I live on one of the little streets referenced in the story. Ashe Street, a half block from the (also referenced) graveyard...where Coreys have a pretty nice family plot. The infamous scorpions seem to have pretty much disappeared--maybe the new pests, iguanas, have eaten them. The termites we still have, but buildings can be tented to stop the dry wood ones. The setting's good, the scenes are well painted. The coconut telegraph is still operating just fine.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Filled with humor
*by D***N on December 17, 2021*

Turtle, who is a 10-year-old girl, is sent to the Florida Keys in the 1920s to live with family she's never met, so that her mom can keep her job. At first, she struggles to fit in until she discovers a treasure map in her grandmother's rotting piano. This leads Turtle and the Diaper Gang on a thrilling adventure. I enjoyed Turtle in Paradise because it made me laugh out loud. For example, the Diaper Gang got paid in sweets and were always trying to get free ice cream. But Turtle outsmarted Beans and figured out a way to get the ice cream. Also, the character’s names, such as Slow Poke and Beans were funny. My favorite part of the book was when Turtle realized that the real treasure was her family.

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