{"product_id":"the-turtle-of-michigan-a-novel-isbn-9780063014169","title":"The Turtle of Michigan: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe stand-alone companion to National Book Award Finalist and beloved poet Naomi Shihab Nye’s \u003cem\u003eThe Turtle of Oman\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eThe Turtle of Michigan\u003c\/em\u003e is a deft and accessible novel that follows a young boy named Aref as he travels from Muscat, Oman, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, and adjusts to a new life and a new school in the United States. A wonderful pick for young middle grade readers and fans of \u003cem\u003eOther Words for Home \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eBilly Miller Makes a Wish\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAref is excited for his journey to reunite with his father in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Aref makes a friend on an airplane, wonders what Michigan will be like, and starts school in the United States. While he does miss his grandfather, his Sidi, Aref knows that his home in Oman will always be waiting for him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author Naomi Shihab Nye’s highly anticipated sequel to \u003cem\u003eThe Turtle of Oman\u003c\/em\u003e explores immigration, family, and what it means to feel at home. Carrying a suitcase and memories of Oman, Aref experiences the excitement and nervousness that accompany moving to a new home. \u003cem\u003eThe\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eTurtle of Michigan\u003c\/em\u003e is a great choice for reading aloud and a must-have for younger middle grade readers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIllustrated in black-and-white throughout. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Eight-year-old Aref embarks on a trip with his mother to reunite with his father in Ann Arbor. Sad to leave Oman but now excited to go to Michigan, Aref leans into his surprising lack of nerves, adjusting to his new life with enthusiasm. . . . The book is a pleasingly gentle episodic series following Aref’s mostly problem-free entry into his new life, focusing on the joy and adventure of a relocation. . . . The tone is light and the narration sprightly, capturing Aref’s . . . curiosity about the world around him.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Aref Al-Amri has finally packed his suitcase and is journeying from Oman to Michigan in this charming follow-up to Nye’s \u003cem\u003eThe Turtle of Oman\u003c\/em\u003e. . . . Aref is just as curious, insightful, and enthusiastic as he was in the previous book, and after a ­period of adjustment, he begins to feel quite at home. If only his beloved grandfather, Sidi, would come to visit, then everything would be perfect. Nye’s imagery brings the snows and forests of Michigan to vivid life, and her characters nearly leap off the page with authenticity.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This long-awaited follow-up to \u003cem\u003eThe Turtle of Oman\u003c\/em\u003e reunites readers with an eight-year-old boy named Aref from Oman. . . . This very gentle read captures Aref’s experiences in his new town of Ann Arbor, including as he attends his new, inclusive school. . . . Enjoyable as a standalone, this accessible read offers a comfortingly warm, joyful view of moving.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Transplanted from Oman to Michigan, an Arab boy adjusts to his new life while missing his beloved grandfather in this stand-alone companion to \u003cem\u003eThe Turtle of Oman\u003c\/em\u003e. . . . Nye’s inimitable, poetic prose beautifully captures Aref’s emotions as he meets the challenges of international travel and adjusting to a new community and culture while worrying about Sidi. Seamlessly continuing Aref’s story but accessible to new readers, this novel deftly explores the meaning of home. . . . A humorous, sensitive, and poignant family-centered take on moving to a new country.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889652363493,"sku":"NP9780063014169","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063014169.jpg?v=1730231682","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-turtle-of-michigan-a-novel-isbn-9780063014169","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}