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Reviewed by Demetria Head for Readers' Favorite
Turtle Crossing by Malve von Hassell is a children’s tale about a turtle named Oliver. He lives a quiet, comfortable life with his parents. Oliver enjoys listening to his dad telling stories and watching his mom drag a basket with her foot. He also loves ripe strawberries from the field. One day, his parents deliver shocking news that they are moving down to the land below the hill where their cousins, the Hoola turtles, live. Oliver struggles with the idea of moving and hides when it’s time to leave. But before long, he gets lonely and decides to make the trip all by himself. His journey takes him into unfamiliar surroundings where he undergoes a series of obstacles. Will Oliver have the courage to see things through, or will his path lead him elsewhere?
Malve von Hassell has written a very thoughtful and charming story about courage and change. The pacing matched young Oliver’s obstacles and movement from one scary place to another. The writing was easy to follow, making the message understandable for young readers. Oliver was very relatable. He had to confront fears, change, and new surroundings. I loved Marie Amélie Marquaire’s illustrations. They looked like watercolor paintings and brought the story to life. I appreciated the fun facts about the box turtle at the end of the story and the turtle jokes. They added a nice touch to further engage readers. Turtle Crossing reminded me of The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld. Readers will appreciate the gentle message and the exploration of emotions to help young readers.
