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Turtle Under Ice

Juleah del Rosario
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Turtle Under Ice

Fiction | Poem | YA | Published in 2020

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Juleah del Rosario

Turtle Under Ice

Fiction | Poem | YA | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Poem • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Washington State • Contemporary

Theme
Family
Topic
Mental Illness
Publication Year

2020

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL700L

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Super Short Summary

Turtle Under Ice by Juleah del Rosario is a novel in verse that explores the emotional journey of two sisters coping with the aftermath of their mother's death. As one sister goes missing during a snowstorm, both navigate grief, loss, and healing, seeking understanding and reconnection in the wake of tragedy.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Emotional

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.5

1,209 ratings

51%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Turtle Under Ice by Juleah del Rosario is praised for its lyrical free verse and emotional depth, capturing the nuanced grief following a parent's death. Readers find the sisterly bond touching and authentic. However, some feel the narrative's poetic style can hinder clarity, occasionally requiring more straightforward storytelling. Overall, it’s a poignant exploration of loss and healing.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Turtle Under Ice?

Readers who enjoy Turtle Under Ice by Juleah del Rosario are likely fans of poignant, lyrical narratives exploring grief and sisterhood. Comparable to Elizabeth Acevedo's The Poet X, this novel in verse appeals to those interested in emotional depth, poetic prose, and stories of familial bonds and healing.

3.5

1,209 ratings

51%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Poem • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Washington State • Contemporary

Theme
Family
Topic
Mental Illness
Publication Year

2020

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL700L

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