Tally Tuttle Turns Into a Turtle (Class Critters #1)

Description: Tally Tuttle, a shy, new-in-town second-grader, magically transforms into a turtle on the first day of school, and in order to transform back to herself she must learn how to come out of her shell both literally and figuratively. Includes ten fun facts about painted turtles.

Brief description: Kathryn Holmes grew up in Maryville, Tennessee, and now lives in Brooklyn with her husband, daughter, and piles upon piles of books. A graduate of the New School's MFA in creative writing program, Holmes works as a freelance dance journalist, among other writing gigs. She is the author of the young adult novels The Distance Between Lost and Found and How It Feels to Fly.

Review Quotes: "An accessible tale that will appeal to young children looking for everyday coping strategies. . .A simple story told with aplomb." --Kirkus Reviews