Turtle Moon

‘Dramatic, atmospheric and incredibly touching, this story is Gold's best yet’ Daily Mail, Best Books for Christmas

Journey to the heart of the jungle in this unforgettable adventure from the bestselling author of The Last Bear. Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold, this is perfect for readers 8+.

A Waterstones Best Children's Book of the Year

Shortlisted for The Children's Wainwright Prize for Fiction 2025 and The Week Junior Book Awards 2025

Silver Trevelon’s parents aren’t happy. They haven’t been happy since the nursery they decorated started gathering cobwebs, waiting for the baby brother or sister that never came. So when Silver’s dad is invited to paint at a turtle rescue centre in Costa Rica, she hopes it’ll be just the adventure the family needs.

Under the hot tropical sun, Silver settles into life at the animal centre. She even witnesses a rare sighting of a leatherback turtle nesting on the beach. But when the turtle’s eggs are stolen, events take a dark and dangerous turn. Can Silver and her new friends track them down before it's too late? It’ll mean journeying into the heart of the jungle …

‘This dramatic story is her best yet’ Daily Mail

‘A poignant, rich and thrilling adventure’ Guardian

‘The “eco-adventure” has become a booming genre in children’s fiction – and Hannah Gold is its queen bee.’ Daily Telegraph

‘A thoughtful, eco-thriller adventure’ The Observer

'Hannah Gold's Turtle Moon is a classic' TLS

Hannah Gold's book 'Bear Rescue: World Book Day 2026' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2026-02-16.

About the Author

Hannah Gold is a multi-award-winning and bestselling author known for writing heartwarming adventure stories. Her books – including The Last Bear, The Lost Whale, Finding Bear and Turtle Moon – have won several major awards such as the Blue Peter Book Award and the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. Translated into twenty-eight languages, her books are beloved by readers around the world. Hannah currently lives in Lincolnshire with her tortoise and her husband.