Laufer focuses on a variety of these stories, making connections in a voice that is both engaging and scientific ... This colorful dialogue is interspersed with illustrative facts and statistics, while humorous stories involving Laufer’s own pet turtle, Fred, provide comic relief ... after reading the enlightening and well-researched Dreaming in Turtle, hopefully more people will be moved to sit up and take notice of the importance and allure of these fascinating creatures.
In a wonderfully episodic book, perfect for slipping in and out of, Laufer travels the world in search of all things turtle ... Turtle rescue stories mix with tales of patrolling beaches to protect sea turtles and of catching smugglers, while tales of Fred, Laufer’s box turtle, provide an emotional connection.
