Turtles of the Midnight Moon
$16.98
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
1 April 2025
Summary
When poachers threaten the island they love, two girls team up to save the turtles—and each other. An eco-mystery with an unforgettable friendship story at its heart from a fresh new voice in middle grade.
Twelve-year-old Barana lives in a coastal village in Honduras, where she spends every spare minute visiting the sea turtles that nest on the beach. Abby is feeling adrift in sixth grade, trying to figure out who she is and where she belongs after her best friend moved away from New …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593488737 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593488733 |
| Author: | María José Fitzgerald |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 1 April 2025 |
| Weight: | 224g |
| Dimensions: | 194mm x 132mm |
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Critics Review
“Fitzgerald’s page-turning debut, a contemporary eco-mystery with a touch of magical realism, explores timely themes of friendship and identity while tracing two girls’ heartwarming bond.” —Publishers Weekly
“ [A] heartwarming tale of activism, art, and identity.” —Booklist
“A character-driven mystery in which the setting pops out.” —Kirkus Reviews
“This story will have wide appeal, reaching tweens interested in mysteries, the environment, and ocean life.” —School Library Journal
About The Author
María José Fitzgerald
María José Fitzgerald is a former teacher and current writer of children’s books. Her favorite stories usually include animals, friendship, family, and magic. She grew up snorkeling and hiking in her homeland of Honduras, where nature and culture nourished her soul. Her debut novel, Turtles of the Midnight Moon, will be published by Knopf in the spring of 2023. When she’s not writing, you can find her reading, walking her dogs, or maybe out on a family mountain-bike ride.
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