{"product_id":"the-turtle-of-oman-a-novel-isbn-9780062019721","title":"The Turtle of Oman: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraised by the \u003cem\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/em\u003e as “both quiet and exhilarating,” this novel by the acclaimed poet and National Book Award Finalist Naomi Shihab Nye follows Aref Al-Amri as he says goodbye to everything and everyone he loves in his hometown of Muscat, Oman, as his family prepares to move to Ann Arbor, Michigan. This book was awarded a 2015 Middle East Book Award, was named a Notable Book by the American Library Association, and includes extra material by the author. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAref Al-Amri does not want to leave Oman. He does not want to leave his elementary school, his friends, or his beloved grandfather, Siddi. He does not want to live in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where his parents will go to graduate school. His mother is desperate for him to pack his suitcase, but he refuses. Finally, she calls Siddi for help. But rather than pack, Aref and Siddi go on a series of adventures. They visit the camp of a thousand stars deep in the desert, they sleep on Siddi's roof, they fish in the Gulf of Oman and dream about going to India, and they travel to the nature reserve to watch the sea turtles. At each stop, Siddi finds a small stone that he later slips into Aref's suitcase—mementos of home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNaomi Shihab Nye's warmth, attention to detail, and belief in the power of empathy and connection shines from every page. Features black-and-white spot art and decorations by Betsy Peterschmidt.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eHere are some things Aref loves about his home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cem\u003eMish-Mish, his cat\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cem\u003eThe dunes in the desert\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cem\u003eHis friends Diram and Sulima \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cem\u003eFresh apricots\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cem\u003eCrispy fish served in baskets\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cem\u003eHis grandfather, Sidi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cem\u003eHis excellent rock collection\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cem\u003eThe turtles of Oman\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eAref does not want to move to Michigan. He's sure the kids there won't like him. Also, he has everything he needs right where he is! But Sidi has another point of view. Sidi says Aref will go and come back. Just like a falcon or the turtles of Oman, he'll travel far and make his way home to Muscat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo Aref sets out to say good-bye to everything he loves. Good-bye to Mish-Mish, Diram, Sulima, dunes, Sidi . . . But how can he stand it?\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A warm and humorous peek at the profound and mundane details of moving from one country to another—a perfect pick for kids on the move.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Nye’s story about the special bond between a boy and his grandfather and their mutual love for their country is somehow both quiet and exhilarating.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Magical . . .Will deeply touch young readers who have also moved between countries—and it will enlighten their new friends.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Nye’s elegant but accessible tale—a love letter to Oman, a touching portrayal of a boy and his grandfather, and a poignant look at how we experience change—is deeply moving.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888662999269,"sku":"NP9780062019721","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062019721.jpg?v=1730229565","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-turtle-of-oman-a-novel-isbn-9780062019721","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}