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How to Save a Tortoise

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How to Save a Tortoise

By: Kate Messner
Narrated by: Rita Yee
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Bloomsbury presents How to Save a Tortoise by Kate Messner, read by Rita Yee

Bestselling author of the Ranger in Time series Kate Messner continues with the third book in this fun, science-based series about a family dedicated to rescuing animals.

It's summertime and Ana and Sofia are visiting their cousins Ivy and Ezra in Florida! Ana loves being back in her hometown, going to the beach and eating ice cream again. Ever since her family moved to California, Ana's been thinking about trying new things . . . like signing up for the Makers Club instead of playing volleyball again with Sofia.

Then the cousins get a call about an injured gopher tortoise that’s been hit by a car. Ana and Sofia join Ivy and Ezra--as volunteer critter couriers--to transport the animal to the local wildlife hospital. And since the city hasn’t done anything to make crossings safer for the endangered animals, the four kids come up with a plan to do just that. Ana has never been one for the spotlight but the tortoises need her!

If Ana can gather the courage to stand up for the tortoises, can she be brave enough to tell Sofia that she wants to try something new?©2026 Kate Messner (P)2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Animals Animals & Nature Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction
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Critic Reviews

Crafts an exciting plot while providing information about conservation, community engagement, and going outside of one’s comfort zone. . . . Highly recommended for animal lovers; this chapter book’s focus on environmental advocacy is truly inspiring.
Perfect for early readers who love animals and stories with heart. . . . [A] sweet, hopeful story, which will resonate with young readers and leave them eager for more.
Irresistible, heart tugging storylines . . . [with] relatable social and emotional issues. . . . Well written series that stands out among the many other rescue animal series out there.
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