num_pages: 40
description: Nia loves Alfie her pet turtle. But hes not very soft he doesnt do tricks and hes pretty quiet. Sometimes she forgets hes even there! That is until the night before Nias seventh birthday when Alfie disappears! Then in an innovative switch in point of view we hear Alfies side of the story. He didnt leave Niahes actually searching for the perfect birthday present for his dear friend. Can he find a gift and make it back in time for the big birthday party? From the author-illustrator of Fraidyzoo and The Bear Report comes a warm and funny ode to friendshipeven when the friends see the relationship and the world very differently. 
language: English
title: Alfie:
publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers