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Turtle Boy - by  M Evan Wolkenstein (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Turtle Boy - by M Evan Wolkenstein (Paperback)

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  • SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARD WINNER A boy who has spent his life living inside a shell discovers the importance of taking chance in this "winner" (Booklist, starred review) of a friendship story that's perfect for fans of Wonder.
  • Sydney Taylor Book Award (Middle Grade) 2021 1st Winner
  • 10 Years
  • 7.6" x 5.1" Paperback
  • 400 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Family

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"Originally published in hardcover in the United States by Delacorte Press, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, New York, in 2020"--Copyright page.



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SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARD WINNER

A boy who has spent his life living inside a shell discovers the importance of taking chance in this "winner" (Booklist, starred review) of a friendship story that's perfect for fans of Wonder.

It's the year of Will Levine's bar mitzvah, and for his community service project, he's expected to go to the hospital to visit RJ, an older boy struggling with an incurable disease. Will can't think of anything worse, mainly because he will have to face his fear of hospitals. Life in the seventh grade isn't much easier. The kids are relentless--they bully Will because of his funny looking chin.

When Will and RJ first meet, they DO NOT get along. Then RJ shares his bucket list with Will. Among the things he wants to do: ride a roller coaster; go to a school dance; swim in the ocean. To Will, happiness is hanging out in his room, alone, preferably with the turtles he collects. But as RJ's disease worsens, Will realizes he needs to tackle the bucket list on RJ's behalf before it's too late. It seems like an impossible mission, way outside Will's comfort zone. But as he completes each task with RJ's guidance, Will learns that life is too short to live in a shell.

"Everyone deserves a friend like Will Levine." --Lynne Kelly, author of Song for a Whale



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"Turtle Boy is a marvelous coming-of-age story . . . about bravery and the redemptive power of friendship. A perfect summer read." --Kveller

"Turtle Boy--both boy and book--is a winner." --Booklist, starred review

"A story about what it means to be brave when all you want to do is hide in your shell." --Lynne Kelly, author of Song for a Whale

"A wholesome blend of humor and grief, Will's story will appeal to younger and older readers alike. A beautiful debut that wears its heart on its sleeve." --The Nerd Daily

"A strong debut novel about grief, loss, and coming out of one's shell." --School Library Journal

"A satisfying arc, from sadness to dawning hope and strength." --Kirkus Reviews

"A masterful mingling of deeply resonant themes, including self-esteem, loneliness, loss, and the rewards of improbable friendships." --Publishers Weekly

"Wolken­stein por­trays mid­dle school bul­ly­ing with unflinch­ing accu­ra­cy. The ambi­tious nov­el bal­ances sev­er­al dif­fer­ent themes with real­is­tic char­ac­ters . . . . richly drawn and compelling. Tur­tle Boy is high­ly rec­om­mend­ed._ --Jewish Book Council





About the Author



M. EVAN WOLKENSTEIN is a high school teacher and writer. He attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, the Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies, and Hebrew University. His work can be found in Tablet magazine and the Washington Post, and on BimBam.com. He lives with his wife and daughter in the San Francisco Bay Area. Turtle Boy is his debut novel.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 10 Years
Number of Pages: 400
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Family
Publisher: Yearling Books
Theme: Parents
Format: Paperback
Author: M Evan Wolkenstein
Language: English
Street Date: May 11, 2021
TCIN: 88905836
UPC: 9780593121597
Item Number (DPCI): 247-55-1472
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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