A review by harperphillips96
The Turtle of Oman by Naomi Shihab Nye

emotional hopeful relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

A touching, sweet read about a young boy’s love for his grandfather and his anxiety about leaving him behind and moving to America for 3 years so his parents can earn their doctorates. This was just what I needed to break out of a reading slump.