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An inspired by family stories, two-time Newbery Honor winner and New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Holm beautifully blends family lore with America's past in this charming gem of a novel, rich in historical detail, humor, and the unique flavors of Key West. Life isn't like the... read more
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This story is about a young girl who has go and live with relatives, because her mother is unable to take her with her in her new job. So off to the Key West, Turtle goes to live with a family she never knew. She ends up living with her cousins that are part of a Babysitting Racket. Each... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Turtle: Eleven year old girl/our heroine main character
- Mama: head is up in the sky (not literally); Turtle's mother
- Minnie: aunt to turtle
- Buddy: A sweet and feisty little boy longing to play and working on potty training! He loves to play marbles with anyone.
- Smokey: The burnt-tailed, beloved cat of the main character, Turtle.
- Mr. Edgit: Add a description of this character.
- Archie
- Johnny Cakes
- Curry Lane
- Mrs. Budnick
- Vernon: Beans, Kermit, and Buddy's father; Turtle's uncle; Minny's husband
- Pork Chop: Friend of Turtle; in the diaper gang
- Sadiebelle: Turtle's mother
- Kermit
- Jimmy
- Mrs. Soldano
- Sandy
- Mrs. Lowe
- Terry
- Beans
Quotes edit
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“No girls allowed. Keep your rag clean. Always duck. And never tell anyone the secret formula.”
Kermit ticks off rules for the Diaper Gang. -
“Being a postman is just about the best job a person can have. The hours are good and then, of course, there's the job security: there's no end of bad news to deliver in hard times.”
Turtle
Setting & Locations edit
- Slow Poke
- Nana Philly
- Key West
- Diaper Gang
- New Jersey
- Hollywood
- Cuba
- Bellewood
- China
- Ira
- Panama
- Miami
First Sentence edit
Everyone thinks children are as sweet as Necco Wafers, but I've lived long enough to know the truth: kids are rotten.
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Kirkus Reviews: 2010 Best Children's Books. (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Jennifer L. Holm (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Country: USA
Publication Date: May 11, 2010
ISBN: 978-0375836886
Page Count: 208
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Country: USA
Publication Date: May 11, 2010
ISBN: 978-0375836886
Page Count: 208
Awards edit
- Newbery Honor Book (2011)
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