The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle

$19.99
ISBN-13: 9780063325166
Sy Montgomery,
Matt Patterson Illustrator
Sep 9, 2025 
Hardcover
Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Turtles & Tortoises
Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3
 

The bestselling and Sibert Honor–winning creators of The Book of Turtles bring us the true story of a snapping turtle’s extraordinary journey—and the amazing conservationists who helped give him a second chance. This feel-good, gorgeously illustrated story about beating the odds is complete with inspiring back matter and photos.

Here is the true story of a very lucky turtle. His story began long ago when he was hatched from a small egg on a late summer day. After decades of traveling between his summer pond behind the firehouse and his winter pond across the street, he never could have guessed that on one October day he would become unlucky . . .

The amazing friends and challenges he met along the way are all chronicled by the Sibert Honor–winning duo behind The Book of Turtles in this tribute to the resilience and good luck of their dear friend, a very lucky turtle indeed.