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

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175 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?

Turtle Boy

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Reader Reviews

IT WAS A GREAT BOOK

Review by Thesuperdom123

In my opinion the book was really good. It talks about a kid who has to learn to grow out of his shell. It is a good book for people who need to come out of their shell and meet the world.

Nov 09, 2025 06:01 PM

Ariel

Review by AYF29

I LOVE IT AND WANT MORE

Nov 08, 2025 10:50 AM

I love this book!!!!!

Review by mirilovesbooks

Made me laugh, cry, and everything in between. I've read this book a million times over. Highly recommend.

Nov 07, 2025 10:56 PM

Great Book!

Review by LennieB

I love this book! It has some sad parts, but I think this book is awesome. I liked how it was very detailed and emotional, but not too long. I think the name of this book "Turtle Boy" is a great name for this because 1, he really loves turtles, but more importantly, I think the boy is stuck in his shell, and it shows his challenge to get out of his shell. If you like emotional reads, 100% choose this book.

Nov 06, 2025 08:20 PM

Really good

Review by KBFKBF

Really good, I read it for school and loved it.

Nov 06, 2025 08:04 PM

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IT WAS A GREAT BOOK

Ariel

I love this book!!!!!

Great Book!

Really good

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