Journey to the heart of the jungle in this unforgettable adventure from the author of bestselling and prize-winning The Last Bear. Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold, this is perfect for readers 8+.
Silver Trevelon’s parents aren’t happy. They haven’t been happy since the nursery they decorated started gathering cobwebs, waiting for the baby brother or sister that never came. So when Silver’s dad is invited to paint at a turtle rescue centre in Costa Rica, she hopes it’ll be just the adventure the family needs.
Under the hot tropical sun, Silver settles into life at the animal centre. She even witnesses a rare sighting of a leatherback turtle nesting on the beach. But when the turtle’s eggs are stolen, events take a dark and dangerous turn. Can Silver and her new friends track them down before it's too late? It’ll mean journeying into the heart of the jungle and uncovering long-buried secrets . . .
Genre: Children's Fiction
Silver Trevelon’s parents aren’t happy. They haven’t been happy since the nursery they decorated started gathering cobwebs, waiting for the baby brother or sister that never came. So when Silver’s dad is invited to paint at a turtle rescue centre in Costa Rica, she hopes it’ll be just the adventure the family needs.
Under the hot tropical sun, Silver settles into life at the animal centre. She even witnesses a rare sighting of a leatherback turtle nesting on the beach. But when the turtle’s eggs are stolen, events take a dark and dangerous turn. Can Silver and her new friends track them down before it's too late? It’ll mean journeying into the heart of the jungle and uncovering long-buried secrets . . .
Genre: Children's Fiction
Praise for this book
"I adore all of Hannah's books but this one stole my heart ... a map of how to heal ourselves as well as our fragile earth." - Jasbinder Bilan
"Such clever, courageous storytelling. I adored it." - Emma Carroll
"A wondrous, deeply felt story that will captivate and tug at your heart." - AM Dassu
"I can see why so many children are falling in love with Hannah Gold's stories. Turtle Moon is gorgeous ... full of heart and hope." - Abi Elphinstone
"A spellbinding, personal story of love, longing and adventure in a lush rainforest setting." - Nizrana Farook
"A gorgeous family story with huge emotional power and an utterly heart-stopping eco-adventure. Gold has done it again - this book is another enchanting must-read." - Aisling Fowler
"Hannah Gold writes hope and heartbreak and healing with astonishing perfection. Not only will it make readers want to fight bravely for a better world, but it encourages them to be kinder to themselves, too. Turtle Moon is, without a doubt, her best yet." - A F Steadman
"A glorious, shining adventure story with nature and wildness at its heart." - Pari Thomson
"Such clever, courageous storytelling. I adored it." - Emma Carroll
"A wondrous, deeply felt story that will captivate and tug at your heart." - AM Dassu
"I can see why so many children are falling in love with Hannah Gold's stories. Turtle Moon is gorgeous ... full of heart and hope." - Abi Elphinstone
"A spellbinding, personal story of love, longing and adventure in a lush rainforest setting." - Nizrana Farook
"A gorgeous family story with huge emotional power and an utterly heart-stopping eco-adventure. Gold has done it again - this book is another enchanting must-read." - Aisling Fowler
"Hannah Gold writes hope and heartbreak and healing with astonishing perfection. Not only will it make readers want to fight bravely for a better world, but it encourages them to be kinder to themselves, too. Turtle Moon is, without a doubt, her best yet." - A F Steadman
"A glorious, shining adventure story with nature and wildness at its heart." - Pari Thomson
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