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Jun 04, 2021LPL_YouthSvcs rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An enjoyable read. During the depression, 11-year-old Turtle gets sent to Key West, Florida when her mom gets housekeeping job with a lady who does not like kids. Turtle takes some time to adjust to her previously unknown extended family…
Aug 16, 2018PLYMC_Lindsay rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely loved this one. It ended very suddenly and unexpectedly, but couldn't put it down.
Oct 11, 2015Cheryl65 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Some of the best Newbury books can be heartbreaking stories of children dealing with tragic situations. But this one is a fun read. Despite Turtle's difficult family issues (unknown father, single-parent poverty, daughter with more…
jgldstn3
May 28, 2015jgldstn3 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Turtle discovers who her family really is in this charming read!
yellow_ram_6
Sep 07, 2014yellow_ram_6 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
It's a really good book! The ending is just a little sad. Otherwise I loved it! 5 stars!
Jun 20, 2014
Turtle In Paradise is a wonderful ride through the unique culture of Depression Era Key West. Turtle’s struggles bring her closer to the truth about family and what’s important. Each of the characters is interesting with a different…
Apr 16, 2013Nancy J Mata rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I recommend this book for a family reading. The main character is turtle, a strong 11 year old girl who enjoys life and a good sense of adventure. I enjoy this book because turtle grows as a person as the story progresses, her mom makes a…
AlgonquinYouthServices
Apr 15, 2013
In 1935, at the heart of the Great Depression, Turtle’s mom sends her to live with unknown relatives on Key West. Turtle arrives from New Jersey and is not impressed. Key West, in her opinion, is shabby. She’s even less impressed with…
Apr 11, 2013
This book is about a young eleven year old girl who was sent away to random family members since her mother received a job offer. Her mother got a job offer from a rich lady to clean her house, and the lady didn't like children. This book…
Jan 31, 2013
im in reading link at my school and we had to read this book amazing
Jan 31, 2013
I must say that I was not expecting the book to be as interesting as it was. I would definitely recommend this book to students of 8-10 years of age because of the great story that is being told. Not only does it provide a little history…
Jan 29, 2013
Turtle in Paradise is about a girl named Turtle who is sent away to her relatives in Key West after her mother gets a job as a housekeeper for a rich woman who doesn't like children. The story takes place during the Great Depression and no…
Jan 27, 2013
I recommend this book for children whom have learned about the Great Depression since it does occur during that time period. Reading material in which you don’t know the details of the era can confuse the reader. This book has historical…
Booktraveler
Apr 20, 2011Booktraveler rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This is a depression era story about the daughter of a single mom who moves in with her Aunt and cousins when her mom takes a housekeeper job with a woman who can’t tolerate children. The main character turtle is very upbeat and a spunky…
m2
Jan 16, 2011m2 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Sweet story of a young girl during the depression who relocates to Key West to live with relations. She learns about belonging and hope and the best kind of diaper rash treatment. A quick read, but it stays with you, lingering. I love…
lmnopro
Jan 05, 2011lmnopro rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Set in 1935 and the days of the Great Depression, Turtle's mom is fortunate to be hired as a housekeeper for a woman who doesn't like kids. In New Jersey. Turtle is sent unannounced to stay with her mother's sister and family in Key West,…