We meet Tessa, a lively Common Musk Turtle that lives in the center of a vivid and rich wetland, in the first chapter of our story. Everywhere you look is the sound of nature's symphony, and the smell of moist soil is strong. The stunning backdrop serves as the backdrop for Tessa's narrative as it starts to take shape. The earthy tones of Tessa's shell shimmer in the dappled sunshine that filters through the thick canopy above. Seated on a sun-drenched...