Turtle in Paradise is an historical fiction story that takes place during the Great Depression in Key West, Florida. Turtle's mom sends her to live with her aunt in Key West for a while where she learns about a family she did know she had. She has some interesting adventures and even gets caught in a hurricane while on a treasure hunt. Turtle learns the importance of family in this delightful tale smattered with historical facts about Key West and the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935. The author includes facts and photos at the end explaining the facts behind the fiction. Not only is the book nominated for the 2011-2012 Texas Bluebonnet Award, but it is also a Newbery Honor Book. (grades 3-6).
Holm, J. L. (2010). Turtle in paradise. New York: Random House.
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