“An enchanting tale of bravery, heroism and undying devotion.”
New York Times Best Books of 2019
★ “A heartwarming tale of devotion that will be enjoyed by children and their adults.”
School Library Journal STARRED Review and Best Books of 2019
★ “Peaceful and pensive like Truman himself, this book charms; there’s just something uplifting and wonderful about the whole package.”
Kirkus STARRED review and Best Books of 2019
“A gentle adventure that playfully shows you don’t have to go very far (or move very fast) to have an extraordinary journey.”
Minh Lê, author of Lift and Green Lantern: Legacy for NPR Book Concierge, Favorite Books of 2019
“[U]tterly heartwarming story of a tortoise and his girl, Sarah … Cummins has rendered in Truman a character so indisputably adorable that, coupled with Reidy’s soulful characterization, he will have readers of all ages falling in love.”
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