The Turtles of Oman

Reviewed by: Jeri Fitzpatrick - GNGMS, Gray, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 11, 2015

Review

Illustrations are pencil. Young Aref from Oman parents are moving to Michigan, USA. for one year to continue their educations. His dad is going over first to secure an apartment for the family. Aref has to leave behind his cat, bedroom, and home to his aunt, uncle and cousins. He doesn't want to go. But his very loving grandfather takes him on mini adventures to build memories until he returns in a year. They camp on the roof, in a desert with camels, the go to the sea where the sea turtles hatch, and they write lists, and eat good food. Grandfather makes the leave easier. What if Mish-Mish his cat likes his cousins better? What if they don't appreciate his room? What if the new kids won't like him? What if????

Great story for kids leaving, or moving into the district.

Overall Book Score: very good