Turtle in Paradise

The Graphic Novel

Jennifer L. Holm, Savanna Ganucheau

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Random House Graphic
01 September 2021

Children's & young adult fiction & true stories

A graphic novel adaptation of the beloved, bestselling Newbery Honor-winning novel.

A graphic novel adaptation of the beloved, bestselling Newbery Honor-winning novel.

Eleven-year-old Turtle is smart and tough and has seen enough of the world not to expect a Hollywood ending. After all, it's 1935 and money-and sometimes even dreams-is scarce. So when Turtle's mother gets a job housekeeping for a lady who doesn't like kids, Turtle heads off to Florida to live with relatives. Florida's like nothing Turtle's ever seen before, though. It's full of ragtag boy cousins, family secrets to unravel . . . and even a little bit of fun. Before she knows what's happened, Turtle finds herself coming out of her shell. And as she does, her world opens up in the most unexpected ways.

Inspired by family stories, three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm blends family lore with America's past in this charming gem of a novel, now adapted into graphic novel form by rising star Savanna Ganucheau.

By: Jennifer L. Holm, Savanna Ganucheau
Imprint: Random House Graphic
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 1mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9780593126301
ISBN 10: 0593126300
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 September 2021
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jennifer L. Holm's great-grandmother emigrated from the Bahamas to Key West in 1897. Jennifer is the author of two Newbery Honor books, Our Only May Amelia and Penny from Heaven. She is also the author of several other highly praised books, including Middle School Is Worse Than Meatloaf and the Babymouse graphic novel series, which she collaborates on with her brother, Matthew Holm. Jennifer lives in California with her husband and two children. You can visit her Web site at www.jenniferholm.com.

Reviews for Turtle in Paradise: The Graphic Novel

Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, April 15, 2010: Sweet, funny and superb Starred Review, Booklist, April 15, 2010: Turtle is just the right mixture of knowingness and hope; the plot is a hilarious blend of family dramas seasoned with a dollop of adventure. Starred Review, Publishers Weekly This humorous adventure effectively portrays Turtle as caught between her mother's Hollywood-inspired dreams and the very real family . . . that offer a different kind of paradise. Review, School Library Journal, April 2010: This richly detailed novel was inspired by Holm's great-grandmother's stories. Readers who enjoy melodic, humorous tales of the past won't want to miss it.

Short-listed for California Young Reader Medal 2014
Winner of NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
Winner of Newbery Honor Book.
Winner of Young Adult Services Division, School Library Journal Author Award.