Book details

  • Genre:children's nonfiction
  • Sub-genre:Animals / Turtles & Tortoises
  • Age Range (years):3 - 12
  • Language:English
  • Pages:36
  • Paperback ISBN:9798350995763

Where's Speedy?

A True Turtle Tale

By Sonya Cogan

Overview


Where's Speedy? A True Turtle Tale is the true story about a special box turtle who would often escape and go on outdoor adventures. Sometimes he would cruise around the neighborhood, but other times he would travel far away and be gone for weeks or even months! Where did Speedy go? What did he do? Did he get home safely? This enjoyable book has a positive message about the wonder and magic of nature, and the importance of fun, family, and friends. Speedy communicates through his thoughts and feelings in this heartfelt story. This curious, clever, and fast little turtle lived life to the fullest, and on his own terms. Adventure awaits!
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Description


Where's Speedy is a heartwarming true story about a turtle named Speedy who unexpectedly appears in Rachel's backyard. She suspects he belongs to someone, but no one in the area knows anything about him. Determined to help, she decides to take the friendly and charming little turtle to a pet store in hopes of finding him a home. Please don't leave me in this glass tank! Speedy thought. Realizing her mistake, Rachel returns to get him. Despite her best efforts to create a comfortable turtle enclosure, Rachel discovers that Speedy is angry and miserable being confined. Speedy wants to stay with Rachel, but it's on his terms because he loves to go on outdoor adventures. Rachel grants him his freedom and puts him back outside. This marks the beginning of a long and wonderful journey between Speedy and Rachel.
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About The Author


Sonya Cogan holds a master's degree in business & human relations, a bachelor's degree in studio art, and an associate's degree in photography. She has worked in television advertising production and in non-profits. She is also a photographer. She loves to spend time with her family. She enjoys the outdoors, animals, horseback riding, camping, traveling, and museums.
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