Carolina's Story: Sea Turtles Get Sick Too

PreS-Gr 1 -A photographic journal of the rescue and rehabilitation of an ailing female loggerhead turtle. Close-up color photos record -Carolina's - arrival at the Sea Turtle Hospital, her medical treatment, and the efforts of staff and volunteers to get her back on her flippers and seaworthy. The simple text is highly anthropomorphic (Carolina -feels better - when she sees another ill turtle; upon release, she is -thankful to all the people who had helped her when she was sick, - etc.), but it will appeal to its intended audience. Back matter includes photos showing other rescued loggerheads being cared for, -Fun Facts, - and a template for making a paper turtle. Similar to (but far simpler than) Kathryn Lasky's richer "Interrupted Journey" (Candlewick 2001), Rathmell's book will find eager readers and perhaps boost their empathy level." -Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY" Copyright 2005 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

"Children will be glued to the amazing and dramatic photographs of Carolina the loggerhead's rehabilitation and cheer at her triumphant return to the sea. Carolina's Story is a delightful and educational book that will enthrall young readers and move them one step closer to understanding?and caring about?the gentle, endangered sea turtles." — Endorsement from Mary Alice Monroe "Best-selling author of Skyward, The Beach House, The Book Club and The Four Seasons"