Turtle Girl

by Carole Crowe

Book Overview

"I will always be with you, Magdalena, especially at turtle-time." Magdalena and her grandmother are on a turtle watch, looking for sea turtles. The night does not disappoint. As turtles float ashore... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590782623
• ISBN13: 9781590782620
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.2" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 2 to 5 years
• Grade Range: Grade 2 to Kindergarten

Customer Reviews

Very meaningful book

Wonderful book that teaches about the bond between family and the love of sea turtles. Perfect reading for 7 & 8 yr olds. Educational as it discusses the life of baby sea turtles.

An excellent choice!

You will be entranced by the lilting language in this superbly crafted tale of a girl and her grandmother and the bond they share in protecting the turtles that come to their island shore to lay eggs each year. Just as the turtles face dangers from nature around them, so Magdalena must face adversity before she discovers the true meaning of her grandmother's promise. Jim Postier's lovely illustrations capture the emotions of Magdalena and her grandmother and the magic of "turtle time" on their moonlit beach.

Turtle Girl is a Treasure!

Carole Crowe packs much warmth and love in this picture book about a young girl and her relationship with her grandmother. This story is about more than Magdalena's care for her precious turtles, it's about the power of love and the circle of life. The language is lyrical, each word a carefully chosen gem. Jim Postier's beautiful illustrations set just the right mood for this treasure of a book.