Race for the Ruby Turtle

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

Jake Rizzi is about to spend the summer at his great-aunt's cabin in the mossy, sodden Oregon backwoods. His parents seem to need a break from him and his ADHD. He tries not to take it personally, but isn't sure about his aunt's off-the-grid lifestyle and strange stories about a turtle with a ruby-colored shell.

Soon, Jake 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 animal poacher and towering twin zoologists from Sweden. Jake is sure that finding the turtle will change how people see him and his "attention issues"--but he'll need help. Setting off with his new friend Mia, Jake must decide what matters more--personal glory? Or protecting the wonders of nature?

About the author

Steve Bramucci is the author of The Danger Gang series, travel/food writer, adventurer, teacher, and storyteller. He's rowed down the Mekong River in a traditional Vietnamese x'ampan, ventured into the Outback with Aboriginal elders, and spent four months driving a rickety Nissan Patrol through East Africa.

Steve's story of exploring a long-forgotten pirate graveyard in Madagascar won the $10K Trazzler Oasis prize and his trip across Australia in a car fueled with French fry oil was turned into a TV show. He's written for National Geographic Books, Afar, Outside, the Orange County Register Magazine, and dozens of other outlets. He's the founding editor of the LIFE section at Uproxx.com and is a passionate conservationist. He lives in Southern California with his family.

www.stephenbramucci.com
@stevebram

Product details

• Authors: Stephen Bramucci
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 11
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.01.2024
• EAN: 9781547607020
• ISBN: 978-1-5476-0702-0
• No. of pages: 336
• Weight: 450 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, People & places (Children's / Teenage), Animal stories (Children's / Teenage), United States of America, USA, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / Environment, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, JUVENILE FICTION / Places / United States