{"product_id":"the-turtle-of-michigan","title":"The Turtle of Michigan by Nye, Naomi Shihab","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe stand-alone companion to National Book Award Finalist and beloved poet Naomi Shihab Nye's \u003cem\u003eThe Turtle of Oman\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eThe Turtle of Michigan\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eOther Words for Home \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eBilly Miller Makes a Wish\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAref 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author Naomi Shihab Nye's highly anticipated sequel to \u003cem\u003eThe Turtle of Oman\u003c\/em\u003e explores immigration, family, and what it means to feel at home. Carrying a suitcase and memories of Oman, Aref experiences the excitement and nervousness that accompany moving to a new home. \u003cem\u003eThe\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eTurtle of Michigan\u003c\/em\u003e is a great choice for reading aloud and a must-have for younger middle grade readers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIllustrated in black-and-white throughout. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Naomi Shihab Nye\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwillow Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/15\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.50h x 5.40w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063014169\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e515545 \/ Turtle of Michigan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/15\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2022 pg. 58\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2022 pg. 138","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42080953696409,"sku":"9780063014169","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3367\/0297\/files\/img_5a020d54-6768-4dde-b198-f711b7b5c288.jpg?v=1724619877","url":"https:\/\/bookmarksretail.store\/products\/the-turtle-of-michigan","provider":"Bookmarks Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}