A review by stevie_b
Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm

3.5

Great historical fiction, I love how the author has the bit in the back that talks about what the actual inspirations were for her book. I was worried it was going to be tied up a little too well with a pretty bow, Spoiler but Holm did a great job making the ending poignant and leaves hope for their future after taking their happy ending away. Plot is interesting without being too complicated for kids, a linear plot that has some flashbacks. The characters are good, and Holm does a good job of giving the members of The Diaper Gang distinct voices. She also did a really good job of introducing the readers to a world they probably aren't familiar with.