Where's Speedy: A True Turtle Tale
By (Author) Sonya Cogan
Illustrated by Jenna Murray
BookBaby
BookBaby
14th October 2025
United States
Children
Non Fiction
Paperback
36
Width 215mm, Height 279mm
Where's Speedy is a heartwarming true story about a turtle named Speedy who unexpectedly appears in Rachel's backyard. She suspects he belongs to someone, but no one in the area knows anything about him. Determined to help, she decides to take the friendly and charming little turtle to a pet store in hopes of finding him a home. Please don't leave me in this glass tank! Speedy thought. Realizing her mistake, Rachel returns to get him. Despite her best efforts to create a comfortable turtle enclosure, Rachel discovers that Speedy is angry and miserable being confined. Speedy wants to stay with Rachel, but it's on his terms because he loves to go on outdoor adventures. Rachel grants him his freedom and puts him back outside. This marks the beginning of a long and wonderful journey between Speedy and Rachel.
Sonya Cogan holds a master's degree in business & human relations, a bachelor's degree in studio art, and an associate's degree in photography. She has worked in television advertising production and in non-profits. She is also a photographer. She loves to spend time with her family. She enjoys the outdoors, animals, horseback riding, camping, traveling, and museums.