M. EVAN WOLKENSTEIN is a high school teacher and writer. He attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, the Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies, and Hebrew University. His work can be found in Tablet magazine and the Washington Post, and on BimBam.com. He lives with his wife and daughter in the San Francisco Bay Area. Turtle Boy is his debut novel.
"Turtle Boy is a marvelous coming-of-age story . . . about bravery
and the redemptive power of friendship. A perfect summer read."
—Kveller
"Turtle Boy—both boy and book—is a winner." —Booklist,
starred review“A story about what it means to be brave when
all you want to do is hide in your shell." —Lynne Kelly,
author of Song for a Whale
"A wholesome blend of humor and grief, Will’s story will appeal to
younger and older readers alike. A beautiful debut that wears its
heart on its sleeve." —The Nerd Daily"A strong debut novel about
grief, loss, and coming out of one's shell." —School Library
Journal"A satisfying arc, from sadness to dawning hope and
strength." —Kirkus Reviews"A masterful mingling of deeply resonant
themes, including self-esteem, loneliness, loss, and the rewards of
improbable friendships." —Publishers Weekly
“Wolkenstein portrays middle school bullying with unflinching
accuracy. The ambitious novel balances several different
themes with realistic characters . . . . richly drawn and
compelling. Turtle Boy is highly recommended._ —Jewish Book
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