Race for the Ruby Turtle is an adventure story. It stars two friends who risk everything to protect a potentially apocryphal reptile. It features two towering Swedes with a hidden agenda and an animal-poaching Texan wielding a very sharp bowie knife. It's both funny at certain times and thrilling in others. But its core is a story about self-acceptance, one of the most important journeys a kid can ever go on.
Award Years
2025-2026
Award Category
SC Children's Book Award
