The Talkative Turtle

Tessa the turtle happily swimming in a serene pond

In a peaceful pond lived Tessa, a talkative turtle.

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The Talkative Turtle

The Talkative Turtle

Author: Emma Thompson

Age Range: 9-12 years

★★★★★9.4

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