A Junior Library Guild Selection

"In this precious new book, Maddalena Bearzi uses her lifetime of knowledge gleaned from her research in oceans and along coasts and combines it with her native warmth and empathy to introduce our beloved children to some of our most wondrous ocean creatures." —Carl Safina, New York Times bestselling author of Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel

"A wonderful read that will surely inspire young children and adults to care more deeply about our planet. Empathetic, science-based, heartfelt, and very powerful. Every child should read this book!" —Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., author of The Emotional Lives of Animals (revised): A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy―and Why They Matter

"Empathic and scientifically correct, The Secret Life of a Sea Turtle takes on a wonderful journey and gently educates readers about these fascinating animals and the challenges they face." —Daniel T. Blumstein, UCLA Professor and author of The Nature of Fear: Survival Lessons from the Wild