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The Turtle of Michigan


School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8

No. of pages 336

Published: 2022

Great for age 7-13 years

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"The Turtle of Michigan" by Naomi Shihab Nye is a poignant exploration of identity, family, and the passage of time, seen through the eyes of a young girl. As she navigates her experiences in a multicultural environment, she reflects on her family's history and the relationships that shape her understanding of herself and her place in the world. The story draws on imagery and elements from nature, particularly the symbolism of the turtle, to convey themes of growth, resilience, and the interconnectedness of life. Through lyrical prose, Nye captures the essence of childhood and the search for belonging. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 336 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Greenwillow Books .

Naomi Shihab Nye is a poet and anthologist and the acclaimed author of Habibi: A Novel and Sitti's Secrets, a picture book, which was based on her own experiences visiting her beloved Sitti in Palestine. Her book 19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East was a finalist for the National Book Award. She has taught writing and worked in schools all over the world, including in Muscat, Oman. She lives in San Antonio, Texas.