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

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Beautifully written, quiet book about leaving your home and culture to move to a country far away. Focus is on young boy’s last week at home with his grandfather before he leaves for Michigan, where his parent are graduate students. Lovely book with memorable characters that will help  young people understand the emotions and challenges of moving to a new home. Learned much about Oman. Recommend for read aloud for seven year olds and up.