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Turtle Wish
Hatchling bursts through the walls of her shell into a brand new world. Hungry hawks bombard her siblings and she must somehow forge her way alone to food and safety. Her urge to belong is deep and she finds herself in dangerous situations with total strangers. Trusting others is the key to her survival but it can also be her downfall.
27 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 9, 2013
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Murielle Cyr
9 books89 followersMurielle Cyr is the author of 2 novellas for young adults: 'Culloo', and 'Catori's Worlds'. She also wrote a short novella for young children called 'Turtle Wish'. Her stories and poetry have appeared in several literary magazines throughout the years. 'The Daughters’ Story' is her debut historical fiction novel. She holds double degrees in both Creative Writing and Education from Concordia University. She lives in Richelieu, Québec, just south of Montreal.
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July 14, 2013
A heartfelt story about the journey of a lonely little turtle looking for love, acceptance, and safety.
What a heartwarming story about the life of a lost turtle desperately searching for a home. “Turtle Wish” is a sweet short story written by Murielle Cyr. The story leads young readers through the journey of a newborn turtle trying to survive on her own. The author teaches children about the life of wild animals from the moment they enter the world.
Born in the wildness and left without the protection of her parents, Hatchling faces danger waiting for her with each step on her way to the water. She has already lost most of her siblings, trying to find a safe place as soon as they were hatched. Lost and frightened, the tiny turtle is trying to avoid the dangers awaiting her around each corner. Being young and inexperienced, Hatchling could not separate enemies from friends. Watching little animals surrounded and protected by their parents, she wishes she could find her mom and finally feel safe and loved. But before that happens, the courageous little turtle must overcome many obstacles. In her desperate search for a safe place, Hatchling bravely explores the life around her, trying to fit into unknown surroundings. Moment by moment, she intuitively learns how to avoid dangerous situations and how to survive on her own.
The author cleverly uses the little turtle to show young readers how important it is to have a family and the presence of parents in every child’s life. Ms. Cyr creatively parallels the journey of the naive little turtle to the danger that homeless children face daily. The book is sweetly written, and its colorful illustrations perfectly describe this story. I would highly recommend this book for young children and their parents, teachers, and babysitters. This story has many teachable lessons and emotional moments. Fantastic story the whole family can enjoy!
What a heartwarming story about the life of a lost turtle desperately searching for a home. “Turtle Wish” is a sweet short story written by Murielle Cyr. The story leads young readers through the journey of a newborn turtle trying to survive on her own. The author teaches children about the life of wild animals from the moment they enter the world.
Born in the wildness and left without the protection of her parents, Hatchling faces danger waiting for her with each step on her way to the water. She has already lost most of her siblings, trying to find a safe place as soon as they were hatched. Lost and frightened, the tiny turtle is trying to avoid the dangers awaiting her around each corner. Being young and inexperienced, Hatchling could not separate enemies from friends. Watching little animals surrounded and protected by their parents, she wishes she could find her mom and finally feel safe and loved. But before that happens, the courageous little turtle must overcome many obstacles. In her desperate search for a safe place, Hatchling bravely explores the life around her, trying to fit into unknown surroundings. Moment by moment, she intuitively learns how to avoid dangerous situations and how to survive on her own.
The author cleverly uses the little turtle to show young readers how important it is to have a family and the presence of parents in every child’s life. Ms. Cyr creatively parallels the journey of the naive little turtle to the danger that homeless children face daily. The book is sweetly written, and its colorful illustrations perfectly describe this story. I would highly recommend this book for young children and their parents, teachers, and babysitters. This story has many teachable lessons and emotional moments. Fantastic story the whole family can enjoy!
July 12, 2013
"Turtle Wish" by Murielle Cyr is a magic children's picture book about a little turtle and its early life.After hatching it makes its way into the water and tries to find its family and home.
I love this beautiful story and I adored reading a children's book that deals with something so simple and precious as a turtle instead of relying on gadgets and superpowers to entertain.
I felt overwhelmed for the little Turtle and its desperate search.
In times when all of us are so removed from nature and entire species are being extinct it is refreshing and warming to come across such a marvellous book.
What is more: the pictures are incredibly endearing, well in sync with the writing which is addressed to children in a very accessible and understandable tone.
I really love this book and if my nieces spoke English I would send it to them.
Thank you Murielle for working on awareness as well as entertainment. The book is lovingly dedicated to children without family and to people with a big enough heart to stop their cars and help a turtle across the road.
I love this beautiful story and I adored reading a children's book that deals with something so simple and precious as a turtle instead of relying on gadgets and superpowers to entertain.
I felt overwhelmed for the little Turtle and its desperate search.
In times when all of us are so removed from nature and entire species are being extinct it is refreshing and warming to come across such a marvellous book.
What is more: the pictures are incredibly endearing, well in sync with the writing which is addressed to children in a very accessible and understandable tone.
I really love this book and if my nieces spoke English I would send it to them.
Thank you Murielle for working on awareness as well as entertainment. The book is lovingly dedicated to children without family and to people with a big enough heart to stop their cars and help a turtle across the road.
July 21, 2013
Hatchling has just been born, and already she has seen dangers and horrors that no one should face. Predators chase her and gobble up her siblings. She can’t find protection and safety anywhere she goes.
On a journey to find her family, she encounters rejection time and again. There doesn’t seem to be anywhere for her, no warmth or love. Yet she pushes on, heedless of the reactions she gets from others, until she finally finds what she is looking for.
Once again, Murielle Cyr has delivered an important lesson, this one more geared to very young people than “Culloo” was. Yet the message is very much the same: family is important. Acceptance is important. In her prologue, Murielle Cyr states: “It’s…the story of every boy and girl in this world who needs to be with a family that loves and protects them.”
The pictures in this story book are simple, colorful, and easy for even the youngest child to understand. Not a very long book, I can see it becoming a favorite among the preschool crowd.
Another great job, Murielle!
On a journey to find her family, she encounters rejection time and again. There doesn’t seem to be anywhere for her, no warmth or love. Yet she pushes on, heedless of the reactions she gets from others, until she finally finds what she is looking for.
Once again, Murielle Cyr has delivered an important lesson, this one more geared to very young people than “Culloo” was. Yet the message is very much the same: family is important. Acceptance is important. In her prologue, Murielle Cyr states: “It’s…the story of every boy and girl in this world who needs to be with a family that loves and protects them.”
The pictures in this story book are simple, colorful, and easy for even the youngest child to understand. Not a very long book, I can see it becoming a favorite among the preschool crowd.
Another great job, Murielle!
April 16, 2014
This picture book follow a turtle hatchling that is already seeing the dangers of the world as a baby turtle. Shortly after being born hawks get her siblings and she left to fend for herself. Facing a lot of dang with every step closer to the water the little turtle struggles with safety and trying to find home. The turtle cannot differentiate between enemies and friends and trusts the wrong people. The story follows the little turtles quest to find a safe place to live and to find her family and her yearn to find a place where she belongs. She learns how to survive on her own. In the end family is important.
This book was written with simple words and phrases. It can teach kids that family is important and acceptance. Its a heartwarming story with colorful illustrations that leave you wanting more. A great book for teachers or parents to read to their children.
This book was written with simple words and phrases. It can teach kids that family is important and acceptance. Its a heartwarming story with colorful illustrations that leave you wanting more. A great book for teachers or parents to read to their children.
August 3, 2014
Another one of those books with dozens of 5-star ratings....I don't understand it. Some things are beyond human understanding.
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August 19, 2014
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September 27, 2024I think this book is good, although when I read it it is very childish and familiar, but I liked it, it was very entertaining and beautiful.
August 24, 2014
Such a heartfelt story about the journey of a lonely little turtle looking for love, acceptance, and safety this show young readers how important it is to have a family and loving parents in every child’s life. So cleverly written and well written a talented author of note. Look forward to more of her books. Highly recommended and a great fantastic read.
March 4, 2014
good one
October 31, 2013
nice book
December 14, 2014
Fabulous! This is a fabulous story for youngsters. Thank you Murielle for an entertaining story.
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