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The Sea Turtle Spy Project - (Putney Hicks Inventor Adventures) by Marsha Tufft (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- 2023 Chrysalis BREW Project Award - WINNER!
- 8-12 Years
- 8.5" x 5.5" Hardcover
- 322 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Action & Adventure
- Series Name: Putney Hicks Inventor Adventures
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Book Synopsis
2023 Chrysalis BREW Project Award - WINNER!
2023 BookFest Book Awards Gold Medal WINNER!
2023 Gertrude Warner Middle Grade Awards - FINALIST!
She's about to invent a genius solution.
But when her AI pal goes AWOL, can she find her friend while designing a life-saving device?
Twelve-year-old Putney Hicks is on high alert. News has spread about a rare, three-legged sea turtle who successfully dug and laid a nest of eggs, but there's a problem: the bright lights of a nearby porch could lead the vulnerable babies away from the ocean and into danger.
With less than ten days before the eggs hatch, Putney is working around the clock on a brilliant prototype to save the tiny turtles from certain death.
Just as she's getting close, disaster strikes - her beloved AI sidekick disappears without a trace.
With the clock ticking, can Putney track down her missing friend and finish her invention in time to save the sea turtle babies?
The Sea Turtle Spy Project is the fast-paced, action-packed fourth book in the Putney Hicks Inventor Adventures series - a thrilling, STEM-driven adventure that blends problem-solving with real-world science, all while delivering heart and suspense.
Don't wait - buy The Sea Turtle Spy Project now and dive into Putney's latest inventive mission to save the day!
What readers are saying:
★★★★★ "Move over Nancy Drew and Angus MacGyver and make room for Putney and Sam." - Sefina Hawke
★★★★★ "A thrilling read from start to finish, celebrating courage, ingenuity, and friendship." -Amazon Review
★★★★★ "A riveting, fast-paced, and engaging plot that effortlessly melds real-world problem-solving with a magical twist." -Amazon Review
★★★★★ "A fast-paced and engaging read that combines science, mystery, and humor." -Amazon Review (Canada)
★★★★★ "A powerful catalyst for inspiring future generations to think differently about the environment." -Amazon Review (Italy)
★★★★★ "Mystery and math, suspense and science, action and art-Book 4 of the Putney Hicks series has it all." -Amazon Review
★★★★★ "A must for any young reader, brilliantly blending real-world environmental problems with thrilling adventure." -Amazon Review
★★★★★ "A captivating blend of science, mystery, and conservation." -Amazon Review
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★★★★★Move over Nancy Drew and Angus MacGyver and make room for Putney and Sam in The Sea Turtle Spy Project by Marsha Tufft. - Readers' Favorite
★★★★★Marsha Tufft's middle-grade mystery, The Sea Turtle Spy Project, is the fourth book in the Putney Hicks Inventor Adventures series. Combining mystery, middle school drama, and conservation into a compelling plot makes this an engaging and educational read. The Hilton Head sea turtle dilemma is a very real problem. Weaving this issue with spies and technological wonders, the plot involves considerable problem-solving skills which will inspire young readers with their own abilities to solve problems by addressing difficult issues and taking a step-by-step process to unravel and overcome them. The interesting Foreword provides some background on the sea turtles of Hilton Head. This sparks the reader's interest and the unraveling mystery that follows will have young readers settling into a good Nancy Drew type of drama. The descriptive narrative, background information on the sea turtles, technological advances, compelling dialogue, and character development all come together to capture the young reader's attention right from the beginning. - Readers' Favorite
★★★★★Author Marsha Tufft brings us a truly informative adventure in the fourth book of the Putney Hicks Inventor Adventures series. In The Sea Turtle Spy Project, 12-year-old Putney tries to find a solution to help protect baby sea turtles reaching the ocean. In particular, the babies of Stumpy are of great importance to everyone. During this challenge, Putney and her school friends are involved in another charity event to help raise funds for animal shelters during a hurricane. In the meantime, Sam is always by her side, whether in hiding in the magical eyepad or in holographic form. Putney has to keep Sam a secret to keep her safe from the people behind "The Ghost" and KITE. Should Sam fall into the wrong hands, who knows what might happen? - Readers' Favorite