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Curiosity: A Young Sea Turtle’s Adventures by Bec Martin is coming November 1st, 2025.

Beautifully illustrated with full-page watercolor paintings by Lisa T. Myers, this is the story of Shelley’s adventures as she grows to adolescence.

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The prequel to this story is Bravery: A Baby Sea Turtle's First Adventure.

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