
Sweet T and the Turtle Team
Winner of 4
international
children's literature awards
(print & digital)
AND
Wind Dancer Films Competition
(adaptation to film or TV)
Sweet T and the Turtle Team
Winner of 4
international
children's literature awards
(print & digital)
AND
Wind Dancer Films Competition
(adaptation to film or TV)
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more about the book
Sweet T needs YOU on the Turtle Team!
Nature threatens the sea turtle nests of Gull Island.
Can Tara’s turtle team triumph in the race to save the hatchlings?
Illustrations by Irene A. Johns
Dive into the Adventure!
T's lonely summer on Gull Island turns to excitement
as friends join her turtle team and protect fragile sea turtles nests,
and YOU learn how to protect ocean life.
Photos: by Lauren Schaale, Bald Head Island, NC
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Sweet T and the Turtle Team
* All the characters ... are fun and well sketched, making them memorable to readers. The watercolor illustrations are bright and summery and they make the story, scenes, and characters vivid. It is a good story for read aloud sessions in classrooms because of its contents and the social causes it deals with. The story has layers to it and not only addresses ocean conservation, environmental issues, and wildlife, but also overcoming dyslexia and bullying. The author does an excellent job weaving in social issues and life lessons through this story.
~ Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
~ Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
* Cat Michael’s Sweet T and the Turtle Team, is an exciting book for young readers. Offering elements of adventure and drama, along with a smattering of well-hidden educational tidbits, this book is sure to be a hit with kids, parents and educators alike. Light and breezy watercolor illustrations by Irene Jahns provide a lovely background for this book which is has earned our Seal of Approval and is recommended for home and school libraries.
~ Literary Classics Book Reviews and Seal of Approval
~ Literary Classics Book Reviews and Seal of Approval
* From saving pelicans to saving sea turtles and dealing with huge cockroaches, Tara takes your child on such a delightful adventure they won’t want to put this book down. It is filled with courage, hope, and love which will drive the imagination of any child.
~ Peggy M McAloon, author |
* I love how author Cat Michaels has created a perfect beachy, island setting with colorful descriptions of the flavors, smells, and sounds of the South. Readers will feel the ocean breezes as they are sitting on Aunt Mae’s front porch munching on nutty boiled peanuts and eating warm biscuits slathered with fresh homemade peach jam. Yum!
~ Rhonda Paglia, Author/Illustrator |
* It is summertime in the States, and author Cat Michaels has timed her new beach book perfectly for lazy days in the sun. This is a great story for kids to read at the beach or to transport them there. Written for children ages 6 to 11 years this story is sure to engage both curious and reluctant readers.
~ Sandra Bennett, Author |
* Author Cat Michaels writes this sweet story in such a way that readers will feel right there, smelling the sea water, and of course, the love and guidance of Aunt Mae. The bonus material in the back of the book will extend fun and learning.
~ Rosie Russell, Author/Illustrator |
* Fun extras at the end of the book include photos of a real turtle hatching event, a texting glossary, a quiz to test your child's comprehension of the story, as well as discussion questions about issues raised in the book...A winner in all respects. ~ Linda Dickson, Books Direct |
* Children's author Cat Michaels has created a delightful summer adventure and tale for pre- and early readers with Sweet T and the Turtle Team on Gull Island. The story is interwoven with wonderful lessons of ocean conservation, respect, kindness, friendships, and family bonding. ~ James Milson, Artist/Author |
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