SuitabookProtecting vulnerable wildlife
Hessa rescues a turtle and works to protect turtles from people stealing their eggs for sale as a rare delicacy.
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Julia Johnson - Author
This combines an environmental protection adventure with a family story about grief and feeling overlooked. Hessa’s determination gives the book forward momentum, while her relationships may invite discussion about attention, responsibility, and change.
The Turtle Secret tells the story of ten-year-old Hessa and her mission to save the turtles. When Hessa rescues a turtle in the local market, she takes it straight to her uncle, a marine biologist. She finds herself captivated by these fascinating marine creatures and their precarious way of life. But with her sister about to marry and her father still grieving over her deceased mother, Hessa realizes that none of her loved ones have time for her, or her passion for turtles. When her uncle discovers that someone has been stealing turtle eggs from the beach because of their high value as a rare delicacy, Hessa embarks on a mission to catch the thieves and protect the turtles, leading to a thrilling adventure.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis combines an environmental protection adventure with a family story about grief and feeling overlooked. Hessa’s determination gives the book forward momentum, while her relationships may invite discussion about attention, responsibility, and change.
Hessa rescues a turtle and works to protect turtles from people stealing their eggs for sale as a rare delicacy.
Hessa’s father is grieving after her mother’s death, her sister is about to marry, and Hessa feels her loved ones have no time for her.
Hessa embarks on a mission to catch the people stealing turtle eggs and protect the turtles.
Talk about how Hessa’s care for turtles relates to her need for connection at home. Ask whether protecting something vulnerable can feel different from asking other people for help or attention.
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