It's hot and strange, full of wild green peeping out between houses, ragtag boy cousins, and secret treasure. So when Turtle's mama gets a job housekeeping for a lady who doesn't like kids, Turtle says goodbye without a tear and heads off to Key West, Florida, to stay with relatives she's never met.įlorida's like nothing Turtle has ever seen. After all, it's 1935, and jobs and money and sometimes even dreams are scarce. She's smart and tough and has seen enough of the world not to expect a Hollywood ending. Life isn't like the movies, and eleven-year-old Turtle is no Shirley Temple. 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. Inspired by family stories, two-time Newbery Honor winner and New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L.
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