Turtle in Paradise Characters

Turtle Curry

Our eleven-year-old heroine has a unique name and perspective to boot. She's sick of people...

The Diaper Gang: Beans, Buddy, Pork Chop, Kermit, Jelly, Ira

Turtle's cousins have a little club known as the Diaper Gang and, of course, there are no girls...

Aunt Minerva "Minnie" Curry

When Turtle is sent off to Key West to live with her aunt, we assume that (1) her aunt knows...

Sadiebelle Curry (a.k.a. Mama)

We don't get to see Turtle's mom much, except through a couple memories her daughter has and at...

Slow Poke

Before going to Key West, all Turtle knew about her dad was that he was a sailor and that he...

Archie Meeks

A slimy salesman with a penchant for conning people, Archie pulls one over on skeptical Turtle....

Nana Philly

Everyone's least favorite old lady, Nana Philly sure knows how to make enemies. Not only do all...