# The Turtle of Michigan - Hardcover

by **Naomi Shihab Nye** (Author)

**The stand-alone companion to National Book Award Finalist and beloved poet Naomi Shihab Nye's _The Turtle of Oman_. _The Turtle of Michigan_ is a deft and accessible novel that follows a young boy named Aref as he travels from Muscat, Oman, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, and adjusts to a new life and a new school in the United States. A wonderful pick for young middle grade readers and fans of _Other Words for Home_ and _Billy Miller Makes a Wish_.**

Aref is excited for his journey to reunite with his father in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Aref makes a friend on an airplane, wonders what Michigan will be like, and starts school in the United States. While he does miss his grandfather, his Sidi, Aref knows that his home in Oman will always be waiting for him.

Award-winning author Naomi Shihab Nye's highly anticipated sequel to _The Turtle of Oman_ explores immigration, family, and what it means to feel at home. Carrying a suitcase and memories of Oman, Aref experiences the excitement and nervousness that accompany moving to a new home. _The_ _Turtle of Michigan_ is a great choice for reading aloud and a must-have for younger middle grade readers.

_Illustrated in black-and-white throughout._

**Number of Pages:** 336

**Dimensions:** 1.3 x 7.5 x 5.4 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** March 15, 2022

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Turtle of Michigan

**Interest Level:** Middle Grades, 4-8

**Reading Level:** 4.6

**Point Value:** 5

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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