A baby loggerhead turtle, no bigger than a bottle cap, lives so far out to sea that “land is only a memory.” She swims and survives, returning 30 years later to the beach where she was hatched to lay her own eggs. A compelling, lyrical narrative gives an account of her life and is accompanied by realistic watercolor paintings and by informative text in smaller typeface that provides supplementary information. (Ages 3–7)

"Simple, lyrical words and bright, acrylic double-page pictures convey the astonishing facts about the Loggerhead sea turtle. . . . A powerful nature story for a young audience." --Booklist

Far, far out at sea lives one of the world's most mysterious creatures, the Loggerhead turtle. For thirty years she swims the oceans, wandering thousands of miles as she searches for food. Then, one summer night, she lands on a beach to lay her eggs--the very same beach where she herself was born. Nicola Davies's lyrical text offers fascinating information about the journey of the tiny, endangered Loggerhead, while charming paintings by Jane Chapman vividly illustrate one turtle's odyssey.