Turtles of the Midnight Moon

<b>When poachers threaten the island they love, two girls team up to save the turtles—<i>and</i> each other. An eco-mystery with an unforgettable friendship story at its heart from a fresh new voice in middle grade.</b><br><br>Twelve-year-old <b>Barana</b> lives in a coastal village in Honduras, where she spends every spare minute visiting the sea turtles that nest on the beach.<br><br><b>Abby</b> is feeling adrift in sixth grade, trying to figure out who she is and where she belongs after her best friend moved away from New Jersey.<br><br>When Abby’s papi plans a work trip to Honduras, she is finally given the opportunity to see his homeland—with Barana as her tour guide. But Barana has other plans: someone has been poaching turtle eggs, and she’s determined to catch them! Before long, Abby and Barana are <i>both</i> consumed by the mystery, chasing down suspects, gathering clues, and staking out the beach in the dead of night. . . . Will they find a way to stop the poachers before it’s too late?<br><br>A heart-pounding mystery with a hint of magic, María José Fitzgerald’s debut novel explores the power of friendship, community, and compassion to unite all living creatures.