Synopsis
This is a companion book to Mary Alice Monroe's adult novel, Swimming Lessons, (Mira), the sequel to The Beach House. In the novel, the readers witness a young mother, Toy, writing a journal for her daughter, Little Lovie. Turtle Summer: A Journal for my Daughter is the journal Toy is writing. Using original photographs, this scrapbook journal explains the nesting cycle of sea turtles and the natural life along the southeastern coast, including local shore birds, shells, and the sea turtle hospital. Adults and children will enjoy the images, information and journal with or without the novel.
About the Author
Mary Alice Monroe is the NY Times best-selling author of ten adult novels, including: The Beach House, Sweetgrass, and Skyward. The sequel to The Beach House, Swimming Lessons, is being released by MIRA Books in April 2007. Mary Alice's first children's book, Turtle Summer: A Journal for my Daughter is a companion book to that adult novel. Monroe draws themes for her books from nature and the parallels with human nature and she is actively involved with several environmental groups. She is on the board of the South Carolina Aquarium (home of the SC Sea Turtle Hospital). Her experiences with wildlife provide the inspiration for her novels and children's book. Her books are sold worldwide.
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