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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2010
Gr 3-5 In 1935, jobs are hard to come by, and Turtle's mother is lucky to find work as a live-in housekeeper. When she learns that her employer can't stand children, she sends her 11-year-old daughter from...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on May 1, 2010
Narrator Turtle's voice is tart and world-weary, and she is under no illusions about her own kind, declaring, "Kids are rotten." It's 1935, and when her housekeeper mother's new job doesn't allow children, she is sent to live with her aunt in Key West, where everyone goes without shoes and is called by a nickname like Pork Chop or Slow Poke. With her st...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
It's 1935, and narrator Turtle is sent to live in Key West. With her stoic nature and quick wits, she's able to fit in with he...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on September 1, 2010
A charming, richly detailed novel with a strong sense of place. Turtle is a memorable protagonist, and her engaging narration is witty and humorous. Other vibrant characters include a vividly realized cast of boys (Turtle’s th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
