The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle, Sy Montgomery
The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle, Sy Montgomery
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The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle

Author: Sy Montgomery

Narrator: Sy Montgomery

Unabridged: 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Clarion Books

Published: 09/09/2025

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

The bestselling and Sibert Honor–winning creators of The Book of Turtles brings 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 story about beating the odds is complete with inspiring back matter.Here is the true story of a very lucky turtle. His story began long ago when he was hatched from a very small egg on an autumn 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.Detailed back matter includes an author's note, information about snapping turtles, and reader resources for how to save injured turtles.Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

About Sy Montgomery

In addition to researching films, articles, and thirty-nine books, National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestseller Sy Montgomery has been honored with a Sibert Medal, three Sibert Honors, two Science Book and Film Prizes from the National Association for the Advancement of Science, four honorary degrees, and many other awards. She lives in Hancock, New Hampshire, with her husband, Howard Mansfield, and their border collie, Thurber.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Alicia on September 22, 2025

A lovely collaboration between Montgomery and Patterson about Fire Chief, a snapping turtle who was injured and rehabilitated by a turtle rescue that highlights the beauty and danger of snapping turtles- a prehistoric creature of amazing abilities.......more