Turtles of the Midnight Moon

In María José Fitzgerald’s debut novel, two girls from different worlds—Barana, a local from a Honduran coastal village, and Abby, a New Jersey sixth-grader—forge an unexpected friendship while tackling a pressing eco-mystery. As poachers threaten the nesting sea turtles Barana loves, the girls unite to investigate, gathering clues and bravely staking out the beach at night. Their adventure becomes a journey of self-discovery, highlighting themes of friendship, community, and compassion for all living creatures.