Turtle of Michigan

Title: Turtle of Michigan Author: Naomi Shihab Nye ISBN: 9780063014176 Publisher: Greenwillow Books Published: 2023 Binding: Paperback Language: English Condition: New New from the publisher Children's Books 1607264 Publisher Description: "Celebrates the power of human connections."--School Library Journal (starred review) "Humorous, sensitive, and poignant."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) 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 Kevin Henkes, Erin Entrada Kelly, and Meg Medina. Aref is excited for his journey from Oman to the United States, whe