The Turtle of Oman by Naomi Shihab Nye

The Turtle of Oman

The Turtle of Oman #1

Naomi Shihab Nye with Peter Ganim (Narrator)

4 hours, 20 minutes first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction middle grade adventurous slow-paced
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Description

This accessible, exquisite novel shines with gentle humor and explores themes of moving, family, nature, and immigration. It tells the story of Aref Al-Amri, who must say good-bye to everything and everyone he loves in his hometown of Muscat, Oman...

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Community Reviews Summary of 337 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
lighthearted 62%
adventurous 53%
hopeful 53%
reflective 53%
funny 25%
relaxing 25%
informative 21%
inspiring 18%
sad 18%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 31%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 12% | A mix: 8% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.57

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