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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Duffy s Lucky Escape written by Ellie Jackson and published by Wild Tribe Heroes. This book was released on 2017-08-18 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Duffy's lucky escape is an engaging story about the global problem of ocean plastic, highlighting to children the relationship between humans and wildlife and the dangers animals face in their own natural habitats. Stunning artwork captures the imagination of young readers and brings to life a very real threat to our oceans.

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 Paletero Man written by Lucky Diaz and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the tastes of summer from Latin Grammy-winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player. Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all! What’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José! Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator’s pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now. Full of musicality, generosity, kindness, and ice pops, this book is sure to satisfy fans of Thank You, Omu! and Carmela Full of Wishes. Includes Spanish words and phrases throughout, an author’s note from Lucky Diaz, and a link to a live version of the Lucky Band’s popular song that inspired the book. A Junior Library Guild Selection!

Download or read book Ninja Power Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 written by David Lewman and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exciting chapter book retells adventures from the all-new Nickelodeon series Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo hit the streets of New York City in Nickelodeon's all-new series Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Perfect for boys and girls ages 7 to 10, this chapter book follows the brothers on four hilarious adventures as they battle otherworldly forces and save the day in time for pizza! It also includes a full-color poster.

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 Shell Shocked written by Howard Kaylan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book). If Howard Kaylan had sung only one song, the Turtles' 1967 No. 1 smash hit "Happy Together," his place in rock-and-roll history would still be secure. But that recording, named in 1999 by BMI as one of the top 50 songs of the 20th century, with over five million radio plays, is only the tip of a rather eye-opening iceberg. For nearly five decades, Howard Kaylan has been a player in the rock-and-roll revolution. In addition to his years with the Turtles, Kaylan was a core member of Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention and the dynamic duo Flo and Eddie, and part of glam rock history with Marc Bolan and T. Rex. He's also given street cred and harmonies to everyone from John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen and Alice Cooper to the Ramones and Duran Duran, to name just a few. Howard Kaylan's life has been a dangerous ride that he is only too happy to report on, naming names and shedding shocking tales of sex, drugs, and creative excess. Shell Shocked will stand alone as not only one of the best-told music-biz memoirs, but one with a truly candid and unmatchable story of rock-and-roll insanity and success from a man who glories in it all.