Awards

• 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.

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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.

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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.

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