Turtles All The Way Down Book Review
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Turtles All The Way Down follows the story of Aza Holmes as she traverses the world while attempting to cope with her obsessive compulsive disorder, or O.C.D. Dont get me wrong, there was the intriguing subplot of what really happened to Mr. Pickett but it never made a big impression upon the story. The revelation of what happened to the billionaire was almost as disappointing as discovering Reys parents were of no importance in The Last Jedi. There is all this built-up background tension of Picketts disappearance but the ending becomes very anti-climactic and unsatisfactory. Which is the reason why I feel this book does not deserve a full five stars. I understand the fact subplots are not supposed to be forefront in the story, but I still felt a little cheated at how the answer was merely brushed aside.

However, this does not mean that I did not enjoy the story nor flew through the pages in a span of a day and a half. I appreciate the effort and extreme care Green put into developing Azas character. It was honestly one of the few times I have ever fully connected with a character on such a personal level. For those, like myself, who suffer from mental illnesses, it is so difficult to explain the mental strain a person goes through on a daily basis. It was nice to finally read a book with a character who understood what it was like to battle with OCD and Anxiety and not be able to explain it properly to the people around them. There were moments throughout the book where Aza tried and failed explaining to Daisy what it was like in her head. It is hard to explain to those who don't understand and I appreciate this book for hitting those points on the head.

I loved the dynamic between the various cast of characters. Although John Green may be a forty-year-old man, he somehow manages to enter the psyche of a teenage fangirl almost perfectly with Daisy. Daisy is a geeky, Star Wars loving, Chewbacca fan-fiction writing teenage girl, who also happens to drool over guys in her spare time. She speaks her mind and isn't afraid to fight back. Im sure we all know a person who has no filter; for this book, Daisy is that person. I found her character endearing and the perfect compliment to Azas more subdued personality.

All in all, this was by far one of my favorite reads of the year and I highly recommend to those who love John Green and those who have never considered picking up one of his books. It is such an amazing read!
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If you are looking for a excellent, well-written book on sea turtles, this is the book for you.  "Sea Turtles..."  is written at a level that all can enjoy.  It is not dry and academic but at the same time it is not a "fluff" book on sea turtles.  Much of his focus is on conservation and after reading the book you will understand why.  The graphics and photographs are really nice and add much to the book.  Moreover, the price of the book makes it a "must have" for teachers, naturalists or anyone who has an interest in these great and imperilled animals.
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I have heard some wonderful things about this book.  I can't wait to share this delightful story with my daughter and make this book a part of our nightly reading ritual.  Hopefully it will help grow her love of sea turtles and she can share in my passion of those amazing creatures.
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We recently happened upon the author and her daughter while visiting the Makauwahi Cave Reserve on Kauai. The author (visiting from Idaho) gave us a tour of "Lida's Field of Dreams," introduced us to the turtles, and told the wonderful story of the turtles (two of which were family pets) who now reside in Lida's Field of Dreams.  She gave us this book which we read immediately and loved; a treasured souvenir of Kauai. This book is heartwarming - children will appreciate it - a great source of information on turtles.  We now see turtles with great respect and admiration. If you travel to Kauai, we urge you to visit this special place. We will read all of Jennifer's books and give them as gifts to our nieces and nephews (and, one day, grandchildren).

Mike and Mary Anne - Portland, OR.
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Tadeo Turtle by Janis Cox is a cute, rhyming story about a turtle who longs to jump and play like other animals. But because he carries his shell he is not able to do all those special things. However, he does find out quickly that God made him special and he is very happy to accept it. The colorful, gorgeous watercolor images are the best part of this story.
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For those of you who might be interested in turtles/terrapins, get a copy of this little book !  Years ago I used to raise painted turtles and I so much enjoyed them, learned a lot about them.  Since then I have spent many times rescuing turtles from the road that people would carelessly run over & kill with not a thought about them at all.  Unun, I rescue them, as they are on the downswing and could become extinct if people don't care to watch out not to kill them.  This book is an educational foray into the world of turtles and terrapins worldwide, but mostly in No America.  I think the book is an excellent addition to any child's or adult's library.  The information contained in this book is outstanding in it's accuracy, and the photos are sensational.  You will see photos of turtles you probably have never even heard of from various parts of the world. As well as photos of those turtles we are familiar with here in the USA. Parents, educate your children about turtles and how valuable they are too our environment, how they have been around for millions of years, and that we MUST, as a society, protect our wildlife, and not just the warm/fuzzy ones, but the turtles and their relatives as well.  Book was in great condition for a used book, and packed nicely, arrived very quickly, and a great bargain price too !  I gave this book to a friend's children who love turtles.  Thank you !!
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Great kids book. Each page is filled with fun kid words you can immigrate with your child. The illustrations are beautifully designed, and offer kids an opportunity to see how a turtle hatches from its egg and makes it way to the ocean. Cute book.
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About the Book:

Acclaimed author/illustrator Jessie Hartland presents the fascinating 145-million-year journey of a dinsoaur: a Diplodocus longus, from its discovery in 1923 in Utah to its arrival in the hallowed halls of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.

Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals

Ages 6 to 9, Grades 1 to 4

My Review:

I will start off by saying that this book does not take a young earth creation point of view, so depending upon what you are teaching your children, you may want to tread lightly. That being said, the book is a wonderful source for some basic knowledge is archeology, archaeological tools,and many other fields of interest.  There are alot of great vocabulary words that can be discussed at length with your kids as well such as excavator, paleontologist, preparators, curator and more. My son personally loved exploring the Smithsonian online and using our globe to locate the places mentioned in the book.

For the most part the illustrations were good, there were a few pages that the colors were off and the people faded into the background as apposed to standing out. I really liked how the author worked in all the different aspects involved  to "move bones". You saw the use of math, science, teamwork, patience, history preservation, geography etc. Just a great all around book to use as an opening to delve into so many different areas of interest your kids may have.

About the Author:

Jessie Hartland is an illustrator, cartoonist, artist, packaging designer, and window display designer with a worldwide clientele. She is the author and illustrator of Clementine in the City and the illustrator of Messing Around on the Monkey Bars, The Perfect Puppy for Me and Drawing with Scissors. She lives with her family in New York City and Bellport, Long Island. The author lives in New York, NY.

Disclaimer: I received this book free of charge from Blue Apple Books in return for an honest review. The opions expressed are my own.
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I received the book as a gift for my daughter (age 7). She was quite thrilled. She found the characters entertaining and the story was at a level that she was able to take the concrete information and use her imagination. Her favorite part, though, was the information regarding turtles at the end. I found the transitions from one part of the story to the next slightly stiff, however, I am an adult reader. I actually find this to be beneficial in children's reading, as it allows them a slight pause to use their imagination and logical thinking skills. it has inspired my daughter to create many of her own stories in similar fashion all this past week.
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This book only makes you love sea turtles more and more ... it's beautiful, educational and absolutely a must if you like or think you're interested in sea turtles
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I have been a turtle fan since running into a small group of the hard backed creatures at a beach when I was a child. After I came back from my trip I wanted to learn all I could about turtles and tortoises, so I did what any early 2000's nature lover would do, I went to the library. I checked out over 15 books in one day, and set out to reading them all. To any kid in my position, this book is the perfect read. The beautiful pictures, the interesting facts, and the feeling of childhood nostalgia are what have prompted me to give this book a well deserved 5 stars.
Disclaimer: I received this product at a discount in exchange for a fair and honest review.
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I bought this book to read to my 2 year old son and it was a hit!  He smiles and points to the turtles as we flip through the pages. I would recommend this book to any child of any age.
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With Ti and the Magical Key: How it all began, Dana Popov and Marc Evans have created a suspenseful story of a young boy ordered to search the magical key. Ti and his new friend are believable and lovingly described; if you were not a turtle fan before - you might become one, now. It is a great story about friendship, suitable for children aged 6+. The story has a very pleasant flow, cute drawings assisting the plot line. Ti and the Magical Key: How it all began is a very enjoyable read - not only for children.

This is for you and/or your children if you like children's adventures and/or folk tales with a slightly educational touch.

Highly recommended.
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As a 37 year old mother, I really enjoyed this book.  I learned some new things about sea turtles while my daughter and I read it out loud! She enjoyed it so much she had to share it with the neighbor boy as I type!  I received this product at discount or free.
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I have read this book twice now and have enjoyed it both times.  I like how it doesn't tell the Turtle story from just one viewpoint, but has multiple interviews from people inside and outside the group.  While the Turtles were and some still are very secretive I think Michael does a great job of showing a well rounded account of their story.
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A very good resource book for anyone rehabbing turtles and tortoises.  There are plenty of pictures and diagrams,  There is a through coverage of most illnesses and injuries.  It is also an interesting read if you like medicine.
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A good story about a turtle who gets lost and then finds her way again. I like how through the story we get introduced to other types of turtles and sea animals. Again through this book the author brings in a way of compassion for animals.