Book
Truman / written by Jean Reidy ; illustrated by Lucy Ruth Cummins.
Record details
- ISBN: 1534416641
- ISBN: 9781534416642
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 23.99 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Turtles > Juvenile fiction. Human-animal relationships > Juvenile fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | STO JP Reidy | 31681020110789 | PICTURE | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"Living with his human best friend, Sarah, in a home high above the taxis, trucks and buses of the ""world below,"" Truman the tortoise embarks on a remarkable adventure when Sarah departs for her first day of school. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook." - Baker & Taylor
He may be slow but Truman the turtle is determined to find his girl Sarah, who has boarded a city bus on her way to preschool. - Simon and Schuster
An NPR Favorite Book of 2019
A New York Times Best Childrenâs book of 2019
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2019
A School Library Journal Best Picture Book of 2019
"An enchanting tale of bravery, heroism, and undying devotion." âThe New York Times Book Review
After his best friend Sarah leaves for her first day of school, a tortoise named Truman goes on an adventure across the living room and learns to be brave in this thoughtful and heartwarming twist on a first experience story.
Truman the tortoise lives with his Sarah, high above the taxis and the trash trucks and the number eleven bus, which travels south. He never worries about the world belowâ¦until one day, when Sarah straps on a big backpack and does something Truman has never seen before. She boards the bus!
Truman waits for her to return.
He waits.
And waits.
And waits.
And when he can wait no longer, he knows what he must do.
Even if it seemsâ¦impossible! - Simon and Schuster
An NPR Favorite Book of 2019
A New York Times Best Children's book of 2019
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2019
A School Library Journal Best Picture Book of 2019
"An enchanting tale of bravery, heroism, and undying devotion." 'The New York Times Book Review
After his best friend Sarah leaves for her first day of school, a tortoise named Truman goes on an adventure across the living room and learns to be brave in this thoughtful and heartwarming twist on a first experience story.
Truman the tortoise lives with his Sarah, high above the taxis and the trash trucks and the number eleven bus, which travels south. He never worries about the world below'until one day, when Sarah straps on a big backpack and does something Truman has never seen before. She boards the bus!
Truman waits for her to return.
He waits.
And waits.
And waits.
And when he can wait no longer, he knows what he must do.
Even if it seems'impossible!
