The Turtle of Oman

by Naomi Shihab Nye

Overview

Here are some things Aref loves about his home.

Mish-Mish, his cat The dunes in the desert His friends Diram and Sulima Fresh apricots Crispy fish served in baskets His grandfather, Sidi His excellent rock collection The turtles of Oman

Aref does not want to move to Michigan. He's sure the kids there won't like him. Also, he has everything he needs right where he is! But Sidi has another point of view. Sidi says Aref will go and come back. Just like a falcon or the turtles of Oman, he'll travel far and make his way home to Muscat.

So Aref sets out to say good-bye to everything he loves. Good-bye to Mish-Mish, Diram, Sulima, dunes, Sidi . . . But how can he stand it?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781483005829
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	08/26/2014
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 5.70(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Naomi Shihab Nye is a poet and anthologist and the acclaimed author of Habibi: A Novel and Sitti's Secrets, a picture book, which was based on her own experiences visiting her beloved Sitti in Palestine. Her book 19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East was a finalist for the National Book Award. She has taught writing and worked in schools all over the world, including in Muscat, Oman. She lives in San Antonio, Texas.

Peter Ganim, an Earphones Award-winning narrator, is an American actor who has appeared on stage, on television, and in film. He has performed voice-over work since 1994.

Editorial Reviews

Nye’s story about the special bond between a boy and his grandfather and their mutual love for their country is somehow both quiet and exhilarating.” — Horn Book (starred review)

“A warm and humorous peek at the profound and mundane details of moving from one country to another—a perfect pick for kids on the move.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Magical . . .Will deeply touch young readers who have also moved between countries—and it will enlighten their new friends.” — Booklist

“Nye’s elegant but accessible tale—a love letter to Oman, a touching portrayal of a boy and his grandfather, and a poignant look at how we experience change—is deeply moving.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

From the Publisher

Nye’s elegant but accessible tale—a love letter to Oman, a touching portrayal of a boy and his grandfather, and a poignant look at how we experience change—is deeply moving.

Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Nye’s story about the special bond between a boy and his grandfather and their mutual love for their country is somehow both quiet and exhilarating.

Horn Book (starred review)

Magical . . .Will deeply touch young readers who have also moved between countries—and it will enlighten their new friends.

Booklist

Magical . . .Will deeply touch young readers who have also moved between countries—and it will enlighten their new friends.

Booklist

Nye’s elegant but accessible tale—a love letter to Oman, a touching portrayal of a boy and his grandfather, and a poignant look at how we experience change—is deeply moving.

Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books