Swimming lessons
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Ontario, Canada : Mira, 2008.
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472 pages ; 21 cm
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The cycle of life of the turtles of the Isle of Palms has special meaning for the turtle ladies who watch over them. Every season brings new life and new challenges as the turtles make their way back to the ocean. Turtle lady Toy Sooner has faced her share of challenges. The single mother left an abusive relationship to raise her young daughter. She's found meaning working at the aquarium, but she's not sure she's ready for the challenge of starting a new turtle hospital ... or a new relationship with her boss, Ethan. As the summer progresses and the turtles take their steps toward healing and freedom, Toy must find her own strength to face her fear and move courageously toward the future.

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9780778326441, 0778326446

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The cycle of life of the turtles of the Isle of Palms has special meaning for the turtle ladies who watch over them. Every season brings new life and new challenges as the turtles make their way back to the ocean. Turtle lady Toy Sooner has faced her share of challenges. The single mother left an abusive relationship to raise her young daughter. She's found meaning working at the aquarium, but she's not sure she's ready for the challenge of starting a new turtle hospital ... or a new relationship with her boss, Ethan. As the summer progresses and the turtles take their steps toward healing and freedom, Toy must find her own strength to face her fear and move courageously toward the future.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Monroe, M. A. (2008). Swimming lessons. Ontario, Canada, Mira.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Monroe, Mary Alice. 2008. Swimming Lessons. Ontario, Canada, Mira.

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Monroe, Mary Alice, Swimming Lessons. Ontario, Canada, Mira, 2008.

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Monroe, Mary Alice. Swimming Lessons. Ontario, Canada, Mira, 2008.

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