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5.0 (4)
Ages 10–12
The Turtle of Oman
by Naomi Shihab Nye
Aref says goodbye to his home in Oman before moving to Michigan.
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About this book
Aref does not want to leave Muscat, his friends or his grandfather Sidi.
Over his last days in Oman, his grandfather helps him say goodbye.
What's inside
- Oman
- Grandfather and grandson
- Moving
- Family
- Award-winning
Why we recommend it
Aref doesn't want to leave Muscat, and his grandfather Sidi helps him say goodbye during their last days together. A gentle, tender story about family, home and change from an award-winning author.
Good forChildren aged about 8–12
Parent notes
- What kind of book
- Story with Muslim characters (not a lesson book)
- How to read it
- For independent reading
- Format
- Paperback, 320 pages
- Publisher
- HarperCollins · Mainstream publisher, written for all readers
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