The Turtle of Oman
Naomi Shihab Nye
This middle-grade novel by Naomi Shihab Nye follows Aref Al-Amri as he navigates leaving his beloved hometown of Muscat, Oman for Ann Arbor, Michigan. When Aref's mother enlists his grandfather's help to pack, they instead embark on a series of adventures, visiting a desert camp, fishing in the Gulf of Oman, and watching sea turtles. This gentle and humorous novel explores themes of family, nature, and immigration and has been awarded a 2015 Middle East Book Award and recognized by the American Library Association. Perfect for tween readers in grades 5 to 6.
Publish Date
2014-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
2014-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.62
ISBN
9780062019783
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2020-11-26T01:44:05.000Z
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