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Monday, February 24, 2020

Margo's Musings: Will Alfie Ever Make it Back?


This winter we’ve barely had typical weather. There have been cold days and a little snow, but there have been many unseasonably warm days too. I think that’s why my whole family has been thinking about spring. Maybe that’s why Margo picked out this delightful book about turtles when we were at the library. Or maybe it’s just that turtles are so cute, she can’t resist them.  

Alfie the Turtle Who Disappeared by Thyra Heder is a picture told from a little girl’s point of view, and then from her pet turtle’s point of view. I love the dual POVs, as that is where the magic comes in. Nia gets Alfie on her sixth birthday, and he is six too. He is a good turtle, if a little quiet.  Nia taught him all kinds of tricks and kept him entertained with stories.  But on her seventh birthday Alfie disappears.  From here the story switches to Alfie’s side of the story and we see where he went and what he is doing.  I loved this part and was curious how it would all end. I thought the last page of this book was genius, and it’s important that readers look very carefully so all the pieces of the puzzle will fall into place. I don’t want to ruin it for you- but I know Margo missed it the first time.


Ever since we finished reading the book Margo has been on the lookout for turtles. There is a pond not far from our house- but so far- no turtles. Maybe in a few more weeks.  Until then we will be reading about them and I am sure she'll be doing her turtle impression whenever she can!
Has anyone else read Alfie the Turtle Who Disappeared? Or have you read another book by Thyra Heder? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

Happy Reading!
~F

36 comments:

  1. She might just be asking for a turtle soon!

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  2. Sounds a good story to read to children.

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  3. Sounds like a good book. Last year we saw lots of turtles swimming in the harbour, that was fun. Hugs, Valerie

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    1. Valerie- I really love turtles. So lovely and sweet. :) ~F

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  4. Haven't read it but it sounds so cute! Turtles are such cool animals I think!
    Definitely will look for this one to share with my grandson.

    Betty

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    1. Betty- It is a great one for your grandson and it helps kids realize they really need to look at pictures for clues. :) ~F

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  5. Like Alex I can see a turtle in Margo's future. Love them, and this sounds like fun.
    Our summer was its usual self - only more so. I would willingly swap seasons with you in a heart beat.

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    1. EC- I agree with you and Alex!

      So sorry your summer wasn't its usual self. I have felt so heartbroken about all the fires you've been experiencing in Australia for so long. Hoping all is well now. :) ~F

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  6. Looks like a very cute picture book, dual POV such fun!

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  7. Well, you have piqued my interest. I just ordered this from my library. Thanks for the heads up.

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    1. Rosi- Enjoy! Make sure to pay close attention to the end. :) ~F

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  8. Dual povs is a neat idea indeed. She may want a turtle soon lol

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  9. I had a pet turtle that my dad let run away around that age. Soungs like a book for me.

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    1. Natalie- Maybe you will discover what your turtle was really doing. :) ~F

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  10. The illustrations look great! I bet it would be fun to see where Alfie went!

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    1. Sherry- I loved the illustrations and the story is so sweet. :) ~F

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  11. Great book idea! Glad to know it worked well.

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    1. The Armchair Squid- It was a big hit! :) ~F

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  12. Oh how lovely. Turtles seem to be the in thing at the moment.

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    1. Felicity Grace- They do seem so popular right now. Love them! :) ~F

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  13. Turtles are awesome and this is a lovely, lovely book!

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  14. Sounds adorable. I'm not familiar with the author, but turtles fascinate me. Thanks for telling us about this book. Wish I had some young ones to read it. Have a good weekend.

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    1. Beverly- It is a sweet book. I love turtles too. :) ~F

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  15. I love turtles!
    Sounds a good book.

    All the best Jan

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  16. Love to see us getting a black female character at the centre of this picture book. And turtles are animals I especially love as well <3

    Olivia-S @ Olivia's Catastrophe

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    1. Olivia- It's a fantastic book all around. So glad to introduce you to it. :) ~F

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  17. How sweet this is! Who could resist a story with part written from the turtle's point of view?

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