Turtle Moon by Hannah Gold
Journey to the heart of the jungle in this unforgettable adventure from the author of bestselling and prize-winning The Last Bear. Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold, this is perfect for readers 8+.
Silver Trevelons parents arent happy. They havent been happy since the nursery they decorated started gathering cobwebs, waiting for the baby brother or sister that never came. So when Silvers dad is invited to paint at a turtle rescue centre in Costa Rica, she hopes itll be just the adventure the family needs.
Under the hot tropical sun, Silver settles into life at the animal centre. She even witnesses a rare sighting of a leatherback turtle nesting on the beach. But when the turtles eggs are stolen, events take a dark and dangerous turn. Can Silver and her new friends track them down before it's too late? Itll mean journeying into the heart of the jungle and uncovering long-buried secrets . . .