Message/Theme: It takes time to get to know
someone, so don't judge a person right away.
How brought out in book: Turtle isn't fond of her relatives
she's never met, but in the end they all begin to grow
together and get along.
Main Conflict
Cause: Turtle's mom got a housekeeping job, so Turtle left her home.
Conflict/Problem: Turtle has to leave when her mom gets a job,
so she heads out to Key West Florida and meets some of her
younger and weirder relatives.