--- product_id: 168968474 title: "The Turtle of Oman" price: "$35.07" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/168968474-the-turtle-of-oman store_origin: EC region: Ecuador --- # Culturally rich Middle East setting Award-winning storytelling Educational & emotionally engaging The Turtle of Oman **Price:** $35.07 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Dive into a heartfelt adventure that every young global citizen needs on their shelf! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Turtle of Oman - **How much does it cost?** $35.07 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/168968474-the-turtle-of-oman) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Top-Ranked & Loved:** Join thousands of readers who rated it 4.3 stars, making it a trusted pick in children’s fiction about community and immigration. - • **Award-Winning Narrative:** Celebrate a 2015 Middle East Book Award winner that resonates with young readers and parents alike. - • **Emotional & Educational:** Explore themes of family, immigration, and nature with gentle humor and accessible prose. - • **Engaging Extras Included:** Enjoy exclusive author insights and charming black-and-white spot art by Betsy Peterschmidt. - • **Authentic Cultural Journey:** Immerse in the vivid landscapes of Oman and the heartfelt experience of moving abroad, perfect for global-minded families. ## Overview The Turtle of Oman by Naomi Shihab Nye is a critically acclaimed children’s novel that follows Aref’s emotional journey from Oman to Michigan. Praised for its authentic cultural portrayal and gentle humor, it won the 2015 Middle East Book Award and is highly rated by readers. Featuring exclusive author content and elegant spot art, this book is a top choice for families seeking meaningful stories about immigration, family bonds, and nature. ## Description Praised by the Horn Book as “both quiet and exhilarating,” this novel by the acclaimed poet and National Book Award Finalist Naomi Shihab Nye follows Aref Al-Amri as he says goodbye to everything and everyone he loves in his hometown of Muscat, Oman, as his family prepares to move to Ann Arbor, Michigan. This book was awarded a 2015 Middle East Book Award, was named a Notable Book by the American Library Association, and includes extra material by the author. Aref does not want to leave Oman. He does not want to leave his elementary school, his friends, or his beloved grandfather, Sidi. He does not want to live in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where his parents will go to graduate school. His mother is desperate for him to pack his suitcase—but he refuses. Finally, she calls Sidi for help. But rather than pack, Aref and Sidi go on a series of adventures. They visit the camp of a thousand stars deep in the desert, they sleep on Sidi’s roof, they fish in the Gulf of Oman and dream about going to India, they travel to the nature reserve to watch the sea turtles. At each stop, Sidi finds a small stone that he later slips into Aref’s suitcase—mementos of home.This accessible, exquisite novel shines with gentle humor and explores themes of moving, family, nature, and immigration. Naomi Shihab Nye has created what Kirkus called “a warm and humorous peek at the profound and mundane details of moving from one country to another—a perfect pick for kids on the move.” Features black-and-white spot art and decorations by Betsy Peterschmidt. Review: Good for children - The book is great for children's read. Had to return it due to faulty copy. Review: Good book - It is a really good book. I had a lot of fun reading it. ## Features - Harper Collins Childrens Books ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #188,246 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #11 in Children's Fiction about Community and Neighbours #44 in Exploring the Middle East for Children (Books) #65 in Children's Books on Emigrants, Immigrants and Refugees | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 237 Reviews | ## Images ![The Turtle of Oman - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71T1d2MPR0L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for children *by P***L on 6 January 2026* The book is great for children's read. Had to return it due to faulty copy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book *by R***J on 10 August 2025* It is a really good book. I had a lot of fun reading it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars *by K***L on 2 July 2018* This is a great little book set in Oman. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Turtle of Oman - The Turtle of Michigan: A Novel - Once Upon a Camel --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ec/products/168968474-the-turtle-of-oman](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/168968474-the-turtle-of-oman) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ecuador* *Store origin: EC* *Last updated: 2026-07-16*