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Race for the Ruby Turtle by Stephen Bramucci

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Race for the Ruby Turtle

Author
Stephen Bramucci
Narrator
Stephen Bramucci
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Publish Date
3 October 2023
Run Time
6 hours 58 minutes
Format
Audiobook
Genre
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Children’s / Teenage social topics: Environment, sustainability and green issues
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What to expect

Bloomsbury presents Race for the Ruby Turtle, written and read by Stephen Bracmucci

A heartfelt middle grade eco-adventure story full of friendship and self-discovery, perfect for fans of Dan Gemeinhart and Gary D. Schmidt.

Summer is winding down and Jake Rizzi is headed to his great-aunt’s cabin in the wet, mossy Oregon backwoods. His parents are going on a "couples retreat" and Jake can't help but wonder if it's him and his ADHD that they need a break from. His great-aunt’s off-the-grid lifestyle seems strange, but her stories about a turtle with a ruby-colored shell spark his imagination.

Jake soon learns that the turtle is more than a myth. And thanks to a viral article online, strangers from all over the world have arrived to search for it--including a sinister "park ranger" and towering twins claiming to be zoologists. Jake is sure that finding the turtle will change how people see him and his “attention issues”--but he’ll need help.

With villains lurking and mysteries to solve, Jake and his new friend Mia find themselves locked in a race against time. But when things turn dangerous, Jake has to choose what matters most--personal glory or protecting the wonders of nature?

Critics Review

  • A thrilling mystery adventure filled with a deep love of nature; you’ll be rooting for Jake and Mia from beginning to end.

    Varian Johnson, award-winning author of TWINS and THE PARKER INHERITANCE

  • One of the best eco-adventures you’ll ever read. Full of heart and edge-of-your-seat excitement--with a truly original protagonist and a mysterious villain you'll love to hate!

    Matt de la Peña, New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning author

  • Readers will keep enthusiastically turning pages to continue this heartfelt adventure about nature conservation.

    School Library Journal

  • The author also leaves readers with the priceless insight that 'the only way to protect the
    natural world is to love it.'

    Booklist Reviews

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  • Bramucci packs in teachable moments around digital literacy, mindfulness, and ecological interdependence . . . A wild romp that champions making space for vulnerable creatures and each other.

    Kirkus Reviews

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Details
Author
Stephen Bramucci
Narrator
Stephen Bramucci
Duration
6 hours 58 minutes
Release Date
3 October 2023
ISBN
9781547611492
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Genre
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Children’s / Teenage social topics: Environment, sustainability and green issues

Synopsis

Bloomsbury presents Race for the Ruby Turtle, written and read by Stephen BracmucciA heartfelt middle grade eco-adventure story full of friendship and self-discovery, perfect for fans of Dan Gemeinhart and Gary D. Schmidt.Summer is winding down and Jake Rizzi is headed to his great-aunt’s cabin in the wet, mossy Oregon backwoods. His parents are going on a "couples retreat" and Jake can't help but wonder if it's him and his ADHD that they need a break from. His great-aunt’s off-the-grid lifestyle seems strange, but her stories about a turtle with a ruby-colored shell spark his imagination.Jake soon learns that the turtle is more than a myth. And thanks to a viral article online, strangers from all over the world have arrived to search for it--including a sinister "park ranger" and towering twins claiming to be zoologists. Jake is sure that finding the turtle will change how people see him and his “attention issues”--but he’ll need help.With villains lurking and mysteries to solve, Jake and his new friend Mia find themselves locked in a race against time. But when things turn dangerous, Jake has to choose what matters most--personal glory or protecting the wonders of nature?

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