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Will loves turtles but hates it when kids call him Turtle Boy. He also hates hospitals. So why does Will’s mom think visiting a kid in the hospital will help bring him out of his shell — and what if he’d rather stay in it?
Ages 11+
Pages 391
Publisher Penguin Random House
Last Offered Jul 2023
Awards
Junior Library Guild Selection
PJ Our Way Author Incentive Award Winner
Sydney Taylor Gold Medal Winner
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For fans of Wonder!

Review by Ally

If you like the books Wonder and One for the Murphys, then this is the kind of book for you. It's about a boy named Will who faces a lot of challenges in his life. Then he comes down to a decision: betray his friend who may not have so long left or step out of his comfort zone to make his friend’s dreams come true. What will he choose?

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Turtle Boy

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Turtle Boy

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I LOVED IT

Review by ZebraNinja8

I loved this book! Can't stop reading it!

Sep 02, 2025 05:33 PM
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It is encouraging to see how other people deal with struggles

Review by 2013Gift

Excellent book.

Sep 02, 2025 02:32 PM
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Turtle Boy

Review by Meiorsky

A very good book that describes a boy's struggles. it also has a good ending.

Jul 02, 2025 05:42 PM
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Very good

Review by EitZim

I liked the part about turtles

Jun 04, 2025 05:21 PM
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turtle boyyyyyyyyyy

Review by SRW99

it was pretty good but a bit scary in a way . ps it was very good

Apr 03, 2025 07:02 PM