PJ Our Way - Turtle Boy

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Will loves turtles but hates it when kids call him Turtle Boy. He also hates hospitals. So why does Will’s mom think visiting a kid in the hospital will help bring him out of his shell — and what if he’d rather stay in it?

Ages 11+

Pages 391

Publisher Penguin Random House

Last Offered Nov 2025

Awards

Junior Library Guild Selection

PJ Our Way Author Incentive Award Winner

Sydney Taylor Gold Medal Winner

Booklist Starred Review

Average Rating

217 Reviews

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For fans of Wonder!

Review by Ally

If you like the books Wonder and One for the Murphys, then this is the kind of book for you. It's about a boy named Will who faces a lot of challenges in his life. Then he comes down to a decision: betray his friend who may not have so long left or step out of his comfort zone to make his friend’s dreams come true. What will he choose?

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Turtle boy

Review by DJAlido

Everyone in my family thought it was an amazing book. I like the way Will experienced hard times. I like the way it showed some realistic situations. (Saul, age 9)

May 10, 2026 08:57 PM

It was awsome (and also made my mom cry)

Review by BooksforM

this book was great my family loved It and did I fully recomend It

May 10, 2026 08:39 PM

Turtle Boy

Review by ReadingLove

This book was very good. You will probably enjoy it if you like sad yet heartwarming stories. If you enjoy happy stories with action and adventure then this book might not be for you. But I will say that I thought I wouldn't like it but then once I started reading it I really enjoyed it. I hope this review was useful : )

May 07, 2026 08:45 PM

Turtle Boy

Review by MUP

I LOVED this book so much. It gets really sad but it’s so funny, and heart warming THIS BOOK IS AMAZING!!!!!🤩 YOU LIKE HAVE TO READ RIGHT NOW!

May 03, 2026 04:23 PM

Best book-A Must Read!

Review by BillCheese

This is such an AMAZING book! It definitely deserves a 5 star rating. I love the turtles. There are so many awesome parts but I won't tell you to spoil it for future readers. I loved all the parts happy or sad. I love Will's personality. The book has a great story line. I made good choice by picking and reading this book, you should try reading it. It is the best book I've ever read in my life. I plan to reread it 🥰

Apr 28, 2026 08:32 PM

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