Turtle Trouble at Cedar Creek: A Tale of Turtle Justice in Texas

By Jane Thielemann Downs

Turtle Trouble at Cedar Creek! A Hilarious Tale of Turtle Justice in Texas is a

hilarious middle-grade adventure about burgers, best intentions, and a ragtag

group of amateur heroes.

When a boy and his dad escape their crowded Houston home for a Sunday

burger at the Cedar Creek Grill, they expect peace, not chaos. But when a

sneaky thief steals the café's beloved snapping turtles, an unlikely posse

forms. including a lazy hound dog, two iced-tea-loving old timers, a

hairdresser with questionable skills, and the self-declared Cajun Navy. What

starts as a simple lunch spirals into a muddy, wild chase involving a jon boat,

kitchen tongs, a suspicious cooler, and a very confused news crew.

Full of heart, humor, and hijinks, Turtle-Trouble celebrates small heroes,

ridiculous adventures, and the quirky magic of ordinary places. Based on a

true event, this story proves that sometimes the best adventures happen

when you least expect them...and that justice always prevails.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GZ5R7QQQ
• ISBN13: 9798995180319
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Gulf Heritage Publishers
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7