Turtle Moon

AN AUDIBLE BOOK OF THE YEAR

'Dramatic, atmospheric and incredibly touching, this story is Gold's best yet' Daily Mail, Best Books for Christmas

A Waterstones Best Children's Book of the Year

Journey to the heart of the jungle in this unforgettable adventure from the bestselling author of The Last Bear. Perfect for children aged 8+.

A Waterstones Best Children's Book of the Year

Shortlisted for The Children's Wainwright Prize for Fiction 2025 and The Week Junior Book Awards 2025

Silver Trevelon's parents aren't happy. They haven't been happy since the nursery they decorated started gathering cobwebs, waiting for the baby brother or sister that never came. So when Silver's dad is invited to paint at a turtle rescue centre in Costa Rica, she hopes it'll be just the adventure the family needs.

Under the hot tropical sun, Silver settles into life at the animal centre. She even witnesses a rare sighting of a leatherback turtle nesting on the beach. But when the turtle's eggs are stolen, events take a dark and dangerous turn. Can Silver and her new friends track them down before it's too late? It'll mean journeying into the heart of the jungle ...

'This dramatic story is her best yet' Daily Mail

'A poignant, rich and thrilling adventure' Guardian

'The "eco-adventure" has become a booming genre in children's fiction - and Hannah Gold is its queen bee.' Daily Telegraph

'A thoughtful, eco-thriller adventure' The Observer

'Hannah Gold's Turtle Moon is a classic' TLS

In this riveting bestseller, Hannah Gold weaves a multigenerational tale of adventure and science, set against the lush backdrop of Costa Rica's vibrant environment. The juvenile protagonists, led by Silver, embark on a daring mission to protect nature's most precious treasures - the turtles.

For fans of Peter Brown (The Wild Robot), Nizrana Farook (The Girl Who Lost a Leopard), Kiran Millwood Hargrave (Leila and the Blue Fox), Kate Dicamillo (Because of Winn-Dixie), and Katherine A. Applegate (The Predator).

HarperCollins Children's 2024