"A thrilling journey into the jungles of Costa Rica to rescue endangered turtles and a family’s happiness."
There can be absolutely no doubt that Turtle Moon will simply leap off the shelves, and not just because of the stunning cover by Levi Pinfold. Hannah Gold has established herself as the go to author of fast paced, engaging, eco adventures that not only raise the issues of dangers facing animals on our planet, but also offer the reader so much more in terms of relatable, engaging characters, who are often facing some deeper dilemmas, which are honestly and sensitively explored.
This story follows Silver, an only child, who is struggling to understand the pain her parents face from not being able to have another child and she cannot help but feel that she is not good enough. When an invitation arrives for Silver's dad to travel to Costa Rica to create paintings at a turtle rescue centre, he feels that they should make this trip together in the hope of a fresh start.
Beautiful descriptive language makes the jungle setting come alive and the reader shares Silver’s wonder at the natural environment and the abundance of wildlife in the rainforest and most importantly learns about the dangerous situation for turtles. Her confidence and happiness grow through her relationship with Rafi, whose father works at the centre, and with Ana the redoubtable founder.
When poachers steal the precious eggs during a storm, Silver and Rafi do not hesitate to set out on a dramatic life and death journey to save them. Experiencing the precarious life cycle of the turtles has helped Silver to understand what motherhood means and about the value of all life, including her own.
A wonderfully satisfying conclusion to an emotionally rich, evocative and exciting story that will, I am sure, win yet more fans and more awards for this extraordinary author.
'Dramatic, atmospheric and incredibly touching, this story is Gold's best yet' Daily Mail, Best Books for ChristmasA Waterstones Best Children's Book of the YearJourney to the heart of the jungle in this unforgettable adventure from the bestselling author of The Last Bear. Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold, this is perfect for readers 8+.A Waterstones Best Children's Book of the YearShortlisted for The Children's Wainwright Prize for Fiction 2025 and The Week Junior Book Awards 2025Silver Trevelon's parents aren't happy.
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'Dramatic, atmospheric and incredibly touching, this story is Gold's best yet' Daily Mail, Best Books for ChristmasA Waterstones Best Children's Book of the YearJourney to the heart of the jungle in this unforgettable adventure from the bestselling author of The Last Bear. Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold, this is perfect for readers 8+.A Waterstones Best Children's Book of the YearShortlisted for The Children's Wainwright Prize for Fiction 2025 and The Week Junior Book Awards 2025Silver Trevelon's parents aren't happy.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Turtle Moon and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
Turtle Moon features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Animal Stories, PSHE: Health , Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Ecological and Environmental Interest - Fiction, Fiction PSHE Titles, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Body and health, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children's and Young Adult Fiction
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Turtle Moon was written by Hannah Gold and published by HarperCollins Children's Books an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Turtle Moon has 336 pages
