Download or read book Lucky Turtle written by Bill Roorbach and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Two great love affairs--one between characters, the other with the wilds of Montana as its original inhabitants knew it--surge through this engaging, audacious novel. Every page hums with life and energy." --Andrea Barrett, author of The Voyage of the Narwhal and Archangel When sixteen-year-old Cindra Zoeller is sent to a reform camp in Montana, she's a privileged white girl who has evaded more severe punishment for her crime. Even at Camp Challenge, she gets special treatment. While there, she becomes transfixed by Lucky, a watchful, capable, and mysterious camp employee. As the connection between them grows, Lucky and Cindra become lovers and escape into the Rocky Mountains to create an idyllic life, living off Lucky's vast knowledge of the wilderness. But they can run from the outside world for only so long, and the consequences of their naïve fantasy of a future together--and circumstances shaped by skin color--will keep them apart for decades. Lucky goes to prison, and Cindra becomes trapped in a relationship where she is both cosseted and carefully surveilled, controlled and defined by a man who claims to be her rescuer. For Cindra, there will never be another Lucky, and she dreams of one day finding him, the only man she's ever fully trusted, her soulmate. For readers of Richard Russo, Jane Smiley, and John Irving, Lucky Turtle is a deeply engrossing love story from one of our most entertaining and perceptive writers.

Download or read book The Adventures of Timmy the Turtle written by Frank Goddard and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Timmy the Turtle in his journey as he explores the world outside his pond, and learning the value of his faith. A good read for parents and their toddlers.

Download or read book Lucky Turtle written by Bill Roorbach and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this “thrilling” love story (Lily King, author of Writers & Lovers and Five Tuesdays in Winter), a teenage girl with a checkered past finds instant chemistry with a mysterious stranger.​ When sixteen-year-old Cindra Zoeller is sent to a reform camp in Montana after being involved in an armed robbery, she is thrust into a world of mountains and cowboys and prayers and miscreants and people from all walks of life like she’s never seen in suburban Massachusetts. At Camp Challenge, she becomes transfixed by Lucky, a camp employee of mysterious origin—an origin of constant speculation—and the chemistry between them is instant, and profound. The pair escape together into the wilderness to create an idyllic life far from the reach of the law, living off their resounding love, Lucky’s vast knowledge of the wilderness, and a little help from some friends. But they can run from the outside world for only so long, and the consequences of their naïve fantasy of a future together—and circumstances shaped by skin color—will keep them apart for decades. Cindra gets trapped in a relationship, safely if stultifyingly suburban, where she is both cosseted and controlled by a man who claims to be her rescuer. But for Cindra, there will never be another Lucky, and she dreams of one day finding him, the only man she’s ever fully trusted, her soulmate. Page-turning, full of vivid characters, delicious suspense, and ultimately joy, Lucky Turtle is a big- hearted, deeply engrossing love story from one of our most entertaining and perceptive writers.

Download or read book Turtle in Paradise written by Jennifer L. Holm and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2011-12-27 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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."

Download or read book Turbo Turtle to the Rescue written by Jeff Dinardo and published by Red Chair Press LLC. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will Turbo Turtle be able to help the bunny troop in time? Character concept: Caring: Help people in need.

Download or read book The Adventures of Tommy Turtle written by Fred Welch and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2008-06 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Turtle of Oman written by Naomi Shihab Nye and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-08-26 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praised by the Horn Book as “both quiet and exhilarating,” this novel by the acclaimed poet and National Book Award Finalist Naomi Shihab Nye follows Aref Al-Amri as he says goodbye to everything and everyone he loves in his hometown of Muscat, Oman, as his family prepares to move to Ann Arbor, Michigan. This book was awarded a 2015 Middle East Book Award, was named a Notable Book by the American Library Association, and includes extra material by the author. Aref Al-Amri does not want to leave Oman. He does not want to leave his elementary school, his friends, or his beloved grandfather, Siddi. He does not want to live in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where his parents will go to graduate school. His mother is desperate for him to pack his suitcase, but he refuses. Finally, she calls Siddi for help. But rather than pack, Aref and Siddi go on a series of adventures. They visit the camp of a thousand stars deep in the desert, they sleep on Siddi's roof, they fish in the Gulf of Oman and dream about going to India, and they travel to the nature reserve to watch the sea turtles. At each stop, Siddi finds a small stone that he later slips into Aref's suitcase—mementos of home. Naomi Shihab Nye's warmth, attention to detail, and belief in the power of empathy and connection shines from every page. Features black-and-white spot art and decorations by Betsy Peterschmidt.

Download or read book Turtle Crossing written by Rick Chrustowski and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-04-04 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the life cicle of a female painted turtle.

Download or read book The Adventures of Mao Tse Turtle written by Sarah Seidman and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2021-02-19 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Adventures of Mao Tse Turtle is a story about the perils and pleasures of freedom. Mao ventures far from home and has neither the speed of the horse nor the strength of the tiger to protect him. Instead, he uses his hard shell and quick mind to escape his many captors and return to those he loves. With its simple text and scratchboard illustrations, this Chinese tale will engage confident young readers and families of all ages.

Download or read book The Adventures of Georgette the Turtle Who Survived Hurricane Katrina written by Lloyd Coleman and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the story of Georgette, a turtle and a survivor of Hurricane Katrina. The turtle, first introduced to us as George, had a deep connection to the Coleman family, in a way that only pets can connect and tie people. Though hit by the tragedy and strife following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Georgette's story, and that of her family is truly heartwarming. This story speaks to the spirit and resilience of New Orleans, its people, and even its turtles.

Download or read book Mystery of the Turtle Snatcher written by Kyla Steinkraus and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-30 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Missing tooth, a hunk of cheese, and white fur are the clues Tully has to solve the latest mystery at Watson Elementary. With the help of the Gumshoe Gang, she sets off to find out who stole CoCo the turtle. But more importantly, why? This latest case comes just when she’s planning her birthday party and trying to find out who she really is. Talk about a full plate. These mysteries are perfectly suited to keep readers guessing as they solve for clues. With longer sentences and fewer illustrations, they are just the right fit for your early fluent reader. • Underlying issues related to friends, family, and growing up • Extensive back matter • Keeps kids guessing with false clues

Download or read book Surfing with Turtles written by Bindi Irwin and published by Sourcebooks Jabberwocky. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The next installment of this hit series features stories that are inspired and co-created by Bindi Irwin, daughter of the iconic wildlife expert Steve Irwin. Bindi, Robert, Terri Irwin and their American friend Kelly are on a surfing tour in Mexico and the United States. Getting to surf with green sea turtles is a complete thrill. But one of their fellow surfers is acting suspiciously, and Bindi realizes he's got more than just beautiful waves on his mind.

Download or read book The Adventure written by Rod Shipley and published by Wheatmark, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-11-12 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adventures are often best when they aren't planned. At least that's been the case for Rod Shipley. Just released from the Marine Corps and studying geomorphology in college, Rod never dreams of working with exotic animals. He just needs a job. So when he sees an employment ad at a local drive-thru safari park, he thinks, why not? Little does he realize how this random decision will forever alter his life. He is hired and soon discovers that the safari park is not just a park for tourists. It is the largest importer/exporter of exotic animals in the world, and he is enlisted to help care for more than two hundred animals waiting to be shipped overseas. A youth with no experience, Rod learns from the ground up how to endure all the bumps, cuts, and bruises that come with working with rhinos, elephants, chimps, bears, and big cats. The Adventure: The Art of Earning One's Stripes details Rod's exciting adventures raising a baby rhino, training and working with a pride of lions for a Hollywood movie, battling floods to save animals, escorting animals for overseas shipping, developing a reptile show, and more -- all accompanied with extensive and colorful photographs. After five years on the job, Rod is transformed from a scatterbrained youth to a well-disciplined and focused wildlife ranger.

Download or read book Survivors in Armor written by Ronald I. Orenstein and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of New Animal Discoveries, which was nominated by the Canadian Children`s Bookcentre for the 2001 Norma Fleck Award, comes another beautiful and exciting book about some of the world`s most fascinating reptiles. In Survivors In Armor, Dr. Ronald Orenstein explores the evolution, life and survival of some of the world`s most ancient and beautiful species. Turtles, almost alone among reptiles, have earned both human interest and affection; however, our fascination has not helped their survival. Sought after for food, as pets and for tortoiseshell, their habitats are under attack on land and sea. Turtle populations are in decline around the world. Understanding turtles is not only interesting, but important to ensure their continued survival.(2001)

Download or read book The Turtle Village Adventure written by Cindy Monica and published by Cindy Monica. This book was released on 2024-10-24 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world where the extraordinary meets the mundane, Gilang, a curious and adventurous human, stumbles upon the hidden Turtle Village, a magical realm inhabited by wise and charming turtles. Intrigued by their unique way of life, Gilang tries to connect with the villagers, but they are wary of him, fearing that his presence might threaten their peaceful existence. However, one friendly turtle named Raka befriends Gilang and shows him the beauty of their community. As Gilang learns more about the turtles' customs and values, a sudden and fierce storm brews over the village, bringing with it the threat of flooding. The turtles unite to protect their home, and Gilang joins their efforts, working tirelessly alongside his newfound friends to build sandbag barriers against the rising river. Amid the chaos, humor emerges as they navigate the storm’s challenges, forming strong bonds through teamwork and laughter.

Download or read book Stevie s Island Adventures written by Steve Nappe and published by Am Ink Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-16 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you ever have to move somewhere and leave your friends and family behind and you didn't want to go? Stevie's Island Adventures is about a young boy that has to leave his friends and family behind and move 8000 miles away to a new place he knows nothing about. With the help of a new friend... a talking gecko, he learns that sometimes, changes is a good thing.

Download or read book Lucky written by Erin Brown and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lucky is the charming story about a little lost toy elephant and all of the adventures he finds himself on.