Yoshis Big Swim, Mary Wagley Copp
Yoshis Big Swim, Mary Wagley Copp
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Yoshi's Big Swim
One Turtle's Epic Journey Home

Author: Mary Wagley Copp

Narrator: Emma Faye

Unabridged: 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/06/2023

Synopsis

This impressive true story chronicles the life of Yoshi, a loggerhead turtle who was rescued by fishermen and then rehabilitated and cared for by scientists for many years. The scientists adored her, and Yoshi was happy in her aquarium home. But then, many years later, Yoshi let them know that it was time for her to move on. Would Yoshi be safe? Would she know what to do? After lots of preparation—and plenty of friendly back scratches for Yoshi—the determined loggerhead set off on her journey. Discover an amazing story celebrating teamwork, science, and an animal hero who swam more than 22,000 miles to her true home—the longest journey of any animal ever tracked. In addition to being awe-inspiring, Yoshi's story underlines the importance of wildlife conservation and the power of one animal to unite people around the world for a common cause.

About Mary Wagley Copp

Mary Wagley Copp has worked for many years in the refugee-resettlement community. The producer of an Emmy Award-winning documentary on refugee resettlement, she has also taught in Ecuador, organized communities in Appalachia, and served as the executive director of two nonprofit organizations. When not writing, she teaches ESL to newcomers in her community. She currently resides with her husband and their puppy in Westport, Massachusetts.

About Kaja Kajfež

Kaja Kajfež is an artist who focuses on illustration, lettering, and surface pattern design. She developed her love of drawing as a child and later earned a degree in multimedia, design, and application at University North in Croatia. She loves exploring different historical periods, looking through old picture books, and spending time with her dog.

About Emma Faye

Emma Faye is a versatile audiobook narrator with over twenty years of acting experience. She enjoys narrating YA fantasy, middle-grade, clean/sweet romances, and wholesome nonfiction. Also a betrayal trauma advocate, she runs multiple support groups a week for women. When not performing or running support groups, she enjoys Irish dancing and snuggling with her cats. While she claims California as home, she currently resides in Utah, where she runs a local community theatre.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Star on October 28, 2022

Thank you NetGalley and Capstone, Capstone Editions for accepting my request to read and review Yoshi's Big Swim. Author: Mary Wagley Copp Published: 01/01/23 Genre: Children's Nonfiction -- Outdoors & Nature A nonfiction story of a turtle injured and cared for, being tagged and sent back to it's natu......more

Goodreads review by Tina on January 31, 2024

An injured baby turtle wins hearts, grows large, makes a return to the sea - what's not to love? Somehow the author wins our hearts over with Yoshi's journey. Brief but helpful back matter gives more information on Yoshi's rescue and release, as well as info on loggerhead turtles. Lovely illustratio......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca on November 08, 2022

In the Indian Ocean, fishermen discovered a wounded turtle, which they adopted and named her Yoshitaro. In Yoshi’s Big Swim by Mary Wagley Copp, illustrated by Kaja Kajfez (Capstone, December 2022), Yoshi’s story of healing, growing, and her final swim teach young readers not just about one loggerhe......more

Goodreads review by J on March 12, 2023

I can safely say I have never heard of Yoshi, which is pretty sad since I would have been in school at that time when she first arrived to the aquarium and they normally liked to portray good stories like this one. But at least I have now had a chance to hear it. Yoshi's Big Swim isn't really much......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on July 09, 2023

This book encapsulates so many things I love about children’s literature. Many thanks to Libro.fm for adding this to the educators monthly subscription. This is a beautiful tale of a small, injured loggerhead turtle found by Japanese fishermen in the Indian Ocean. When found the turtle was young, ab......more

Quotes

The narrative personifies the tenacious turtle, emphasizing through a refrain ("and she crept into their hearts") Yoshi's impact on her human caretakers and admirers . . .

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