Elementary Readers Book Club: The Turtle of Oman

This is a monthly book club for upper elementary students! This month, we will meet online for a lighthearted book discussion. Recommended for grades 3 - 5.

Join us as we read and discuss The Turtle of Oman by Naomi Shihab Nye 

Summary: 

"Aref does not want to leave Oman. He does not want to leave his elementary school, his friends, or his beloved grandfather, Sidi. He does not want to live in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where his parents will go to graduate school. His mother is desperate for him to pack his suitcase—but he refuses. Finally, she calls Sidi for help. But rather than pack, Aref and Sidi go on a series of adventures. They visit the camp of a thousand stars deep in the desert, they sleep on Sidi's roof, they fish in the Gulf of Oman and dream about going to India, they travel to the nature reserve to watch the sea turtles. At each stop, Sidi finds a small stone that he later slips into Aref's suitcase—mementos of home.

This accessible, exquisite novel shines with gentle humor and explores themes of moving, family, nature, and immigration."

Genres:

Realistic Fiction, Family, Moving, Oman, Michigan

We will provide free copies to participants who register at least a week in advance while supplies last.

For more information, please get in touch with Christie Folsom at cfolsom@crd.org