Brain Snacks: Tasty Tidbits of Knowledge
The book is based on the true story of Jennifer L. Holm's own family who lived in Key West and called themselves conchs. (Source)
Buddy is the author's favorite character in the book. (Source)
During 1935 (when Turtle is writing), 20% of Americans were unemployed. Yikes. (Source)
You really could order houses from a Sears catalog back in the day—and the Bellewood would have been just the right size for Turtle and her mom. (Source)