Lottie Saves the Turtles is an action packed illustrated children's chapter book. Heather B. Moon weaves fantasy together with an important environmental message to make this story come alive for young readers. Ideal for children ages 7-12 years.
'Heather B. Moon has written a very sweet and compelling story about some important issues.' Rachel Mann (Publishing Director Roald Dahl HQ).
Lottie Lovall answers her phone with trembling fingers. It's an urgent message from her friend Tristan from the sunny Caribbean island of Wadadidili.
'We have a gigantic problem. The turtle population is in serious decline.'
Lottie's assistance is required right now! An incredible adventure is about to begin.
Beyond the bubble and warmth of The Hotel Wadadidili Resort lies the mysterious Turtle Island. No one goes there, EVER! Doomy warnings from Granny Marley are ignored. Lottie has no choice! When her young brother, Jack and his friend Charley are whooshed out to sea on a plastic sea-tractor Lottie snatches a jet-ski and whisks across the bay to the mysterious Turtle Island.
But what is really happening on Turtle Island?
Turtle Island is dangerous!
It's spooky!
It's hairy-scary!
Lottie needs to keep her cool. She has to find the boys. Then she meets Papa Zakarus, a weird beast-man. He tells her the whole truth about the island's inhabitants and hands her The Sacred Pendant for guidance.
During her mission Lottie triggers her detective skills. She discovers a horrid link between the declining turtle population and evil voodoo magic.
Lottie Saves the Turtles is an electrifying adventure story with a serious message of caring for our planet. Fantasy meets real environmental issues to make this book an exciting read for young readers.