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Follow the Moon Home: A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles

Follow the Moon Home: A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles

Published in
2016
4.22
on Goodreads (923)

Description

In 'Follow the Moon Home', Vivienne, a young girl, moves to a new town in South Carolina and discovers a sea turtle nesting area that is in danger due to local lighting. She organizes her classmates and community to take action. Together, they work on a campaign to turn off the lights along the beach during the turtle nesting season to help the baby turtles find their way to the ocean by following the moonlight.
Age
6-10
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
48 pages

Why to read

  • Inspires activism and community involvement
  • Teaches about environmental conservation
  • Features real-world problem-solving
  • Encourages teamwork and leadership