The Impatient Turtle (Classic Children's Story) [Paperback]

Janette Oke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1986 | Age Level: 7 and up | Series: Classic Children's Story

Pogo had one goal in life to have fun. New thrills, new excitement, he wanted it all.

But Pogo also had a problem. Because he was a turtle, he couldn't do most of the fun and exciting things he saw those lucky boys doing who visited his pond. And this made Pogo very angry.

Angry, that is, until he discovered why he was made like he was. Then, being a turtle didn't seem so bad.

In fact, it was kind of special.

The Impatient Turtle is the fifth in Janette Oke's series of charming animal creations.

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About the Author

Janette Oke pioneered inspirational fiction and is the leading author in the category today. Love Comes Softly, Janette's first novel, has sold over 1 million copies. Janette is now the best selling author of over 40 books, 32 of which have been translated into fourteen languages. Janette receives fan mail from all over the world and answers each letter personally She received the 1992 President's Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association for her significant contribution to Christian fiction, and has been awarded the coveted Gold Medallion Award for fiction. Janette and her husband, Edward, have four grown children and nine grandchildren and make their home in Canada. size : 5.3 x 8.0

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 110 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Pub (June 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0934998248
• ISBN-13: 978-0934998246
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,758,451 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Janette Oke (pronounced 'oak') pioneered inspirational fiction and is the leading author in the category today. Love Comes Softly, her first novel, has sold over one million copies. Janette is now the bestselling author of over 70 books, 32 of which have been translated into fourteen languages. Her books have sold over 22 million copies.
Janette receives fan mail from all over the world and answers each letter personally. She received the 1992 President's Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association for her significant contribution to Christian fiction, the 1999 CBA Life Impact Award and has been awarded the Gold Medallion Award for fiction. Janette and her husband, Edward, have four grown children and enjoy their many grandchildren. They make their home in Canada.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Janette Oke can write about animals., April 22, 2000

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This review is from: The Impatient Turtle (Classic Children's Story) (Paperback)

This was the greatest book I've ever read. The last three pages really showed that Janette Oke is a good writer. The kids are always coming to the creek and swimming, and Pogo has to sit and watch them the whole time they're there, wishing he could be like them. I felt sorry for the turtle because he was always trying to do things that the boys were doing, and he could never do it because he wasn't created to do that kind of stuff. At the end, he realizes that his shell comes in really handy. --Andy

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book, June 5, 2010

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This review is from: The Impatient Turtle (Janette Oke's Animal Friends) (Paperback)

My daughter loves this book. It is about a turtle who wishes he was a boy so he could do all the things boys do, but in the end he is just happy to be a turtle. It gives the message that it is okay if you are not good at everything you try because there are special things about all of us.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Service, February 3, 2010

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the product was just what I expected and it arrived on time. I would order from this company again.