PJ Our Way - Turtle Boy

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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 Nov 2025

Awards

Junior Library Guild Selection

PJ Our Way Author Incentive Award Winner

Sydney Taylor Gold Medal Winner

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195 Reviews

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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?

Turtle Boy

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Turtle boy

Review by Bearbear9

Very good.

Feb 06, 2026 07:10 AM

Awesome book!

Review by ALGrainbows

Turtle Boy is about a kid who is lonely and sad. When he learns that he has to overcome surgery, he feels even more sad or scared. On top of his fears, he has to visit a kid in the hospital who is slowly dying, and his favorite nature place is being torn down. Turtle Boy is good for readers who love turtles!

Feb 05, 2026 04:52 PM

Turtle Boy

Review by BenjaminG

Great book, I became more comfortable.

Feb 04, 2026 05:53 PM

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Review by LGB2015

This book was so amazing that I don't have a word to describe it.

Feb 03, 2026 08:51 PM

Turtle boy

Review by Faiga

A very interesting and sad book

Jan 17, 2026 07:44 PM

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