The Turtle of Michigan A Novel

Naomi Shihab Nye, Peter Ganim

eAudio - 2022

The stand-alone companion to National Book Award Finalist and beloved poet Naomi Shihab Nye's The Turtle of Oman. The Turtle of Michigan is a deft and accessible novel that follows a young boy named Aref as he travels from Muscat, Oman, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, and adjusts to a new life and a new school in the United States. A wonderful pick for young middle grade readers and fans of Other Words for Home and Billy Miller Makes a Wish. Aref is excited for his journey to reunite with his father in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Aref makes a friend on an airplane, wonders what Michigan will be like, and starts school in the United States. While he does miss his grandfather, his Sidi, Aref knows that his home in Oman will always be waiting for him.Aw...ard-winning author Naomi Shihab Nye's highly anticipated sequel to The Turtle of Oman explores immigration, family, and what it means to feel at home. Carrying a suitcase and memories of Oman, Aref experiences the...

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Published
Greenwillow Books
Language
English
Main Authors
Naomi Shihab Nye, Peter Ganim
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OverDrive Resource Page
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
File Size125 GB
ISBN9780063014190
Release Date3/15/2022