Follow the Moon Home: A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles | TheBookSeekers

Follow the Moon Home: A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles


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No. of pages 48

Published: 2016

Great for age 5-8 years

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Acclaimed activist Philippe Cousteau and renowned author Deborah Hopkinson team up to offer a story of the powerful difference young people can make in the world. Meet Viv, who has a new home and a new school by the sea, and follow her as she finds her way in a new place and helps bring together a whole community to save the sea turtles of the South Carolina coast.

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Chronicle Books .

MARY JOSLIN is the author of a number of storybooks for children. Some of her titles are: The Goodbye Boat, The Minstrel's Tale and The Heaven Tree. Deborah Hopkinson's most recent book is the ALA Award-Winning Apples to Oregon . Her other titles include Under the Quilt of NIght (Also illustrated by James E. Ransome) and Fannie in the Kitchen . She lives in Oregon. Deborah Hopkinson is the author of many award-winning nonfiction books for young readers. She lives with her family near Portland, Oregon. Philippe Cousteau is an award-winning television host, producer, author, speaker, philanthropist, and social entrepreneur. He lives in Los Angeles, California. Meilo So is the esteemed illustrator of many books, including Water Sings Blue . She lives in the Shetland Islands.

 

"Gorgeously illustrated. an appealing model of preteen activism."-Kirkus Reviews

 

"Delivers an eloquent environmental message while demonstrating how kids can change the world through teamwork and perseverance."-School Library Journal

 

"Empowering story about grassroots activism and facing problems head-on."-Publishers Weekly

 

"An empowering look at what kids can accomplish."-Booklist

 

"Urges readers to be activists and advocates when they see a problem that needs to be solved."--Geek Dad