JENNIFER L. HOLM is the New York Times bestselling author of three Newbery Honor Books, as well as the co-creator of the Babymouse and Squish series which she collaborates on with her brother Matthew Holm.
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, April 15, 2010:
“Sweet, funny and superb”
Starred Review, Booklist, April 15, 2010:
"Turtle is just the right mixture of knowingness and hope; the plot
is a hilarious blend of family dramas seasoned with a dollop of
adventure."
Starred Review, Publishers Weekly:
"This humorous adventure effectively portrays Turtle as caught
between her mother's Hollywood-inspired dreams and the very real
family . . . that offer a different kind of paradise."
Review, School Library Journal, April 2010:
"This richly detailed novel was inspired by Holm’s
great-grandmother’s stories. Readers who enjoy melodic, humorous
tales of the past won’t want to miss it."
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, April 15, 2010:
"Sweet,
funny and superb"
Starred Review, Booklist, April 15, 2010:
"Turtle is just
the right mixture of knowingness and hope; the plot is a hilarious
blend of family dramas seasoned with a dollop of adventure."
Starred Review, Publishers Weekly:
"This humorous adventure effectively portrays Turtle as caught
between her mother's Hollywood-inspired dreams and the very real
family . . . that offer a different kind of paradise."
Review, School Library Journal, April 2010:
"This richly
detailed novel was inspired by Holm's great-grandmother's stories.
Readers who enjoy melodic, humorous tales of the past won't want to
miss it."
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