Turtles of the Midnight Moon

María José Fitzgerald

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Random House Inc
07 January 2025

Children's & young adult fiction & true stories

When poachers threaten the island they love, two girls team up to save the turtles-and each other. An eco-mystery with an unforgettable friendship story at its heart from a fresh new voice in middle grade.

When poachers threaten the island they love, two girls team up to save the turtles-and each other. An eco-mystery with an unforgettable friendship story at its heart from a fresh new voice in middle grade.

Twelve-year-old Barana lives in a coastal village in Honduras, where she spends every spare minute visiting the sea turtles that nest on the beach.

Abby is feeling adrift in sixth grade, trying to figure out who she is and where she belongs after her best friend moved away from New Jersey.

When Abby's papi plans a work trip to Honduras, she is finally given the opportunity to see his homeland-with Barana as her tour guide. But Barana has other plans- someone has been poaching turtle eggs, and she's determined to catch them! Before long, Abby and Barana are both consumed by the mystery, chasing down suspects, gathering clues, and staking out the beach in the dead of night. . . . Will they find a way to stop the poachers before it's too late?

A heart-pounding mystery with a hint of magic, Maria Jose Fitzgerald's debut novel explores the power of friendship, community, and compassion to unite all living creatures.

By: María José Fitzgerald
Imprint: Random House Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 194mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 224g
ISBN: 9780593488737
ISBN 10: 0593488733
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 07 January 2025
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

María José Fitzgerald is a former teacher and current writer of children's books. Her favorite stories usually include animals, friendship, family, and magic. She grew up snorkeling and hiking in her homeland of Honduras, where nature and culture nourished her soul. Her debut novel, Turtles of the Midnight Moon, will be published by Knopf in the spring of 2023. When she's not writing, you can find her reading, walking her dogs, or maybe out on a family mountain-bike ride.

Reviews for Turtles of the Midnight Moon

"“Fitzgerald’s page-turning debut, a contemporary eco-mystery with a touch of magical realism, explores timely themes of friendship and identity while tracing two girls’ heartwarming bond.” —Publishers Weekly “ [A] heartwarming tale of activism, art, and identity.” —Booklist “A character-driven mystery in which the setting pops out.” —Kirkus Reviews ""This story will have wide appeal, reaching tweens interested in mysteries, the environment, and ocean life."" —School Library Journal"