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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
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190 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

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Turtle Boy

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Turtle boy

Review by Jayjay23

I loved this book thank you !

Jan 14, 2026 11:23 AM
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Made me more confident

Review by Mg112114

Thank you for a book that helped me feel better about myself. Also, I love turtles

Jan 07, 2026 11:36 PM
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❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍

Review by CamperSpot8216

Amazing book it helped me come out of my shell😉😉

Jan 07, 2026 07:59 PM
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Not interesting

Review by Edwarda

It did not have good language. It was scary and I do not like this book.

Jan 06, 2026 04:42 AM
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Great book

Review by TheLastJedi

Helped me realize i wasnt the only one with all kinds of crazy fears/anxiety... really helped me figure out some new ways to come out of my shell.

Jan 05, 2026 10:37 PM