This little lizard is lost in a big world, but he eventually finds his place. He finds where he belongs.

The turbo-charged fourth book in Gregg Dreise’s series Scales and Tails shares the story of how the turtle got his shell and learnt to slow down. 

In the Dreamtime, a lizard hatched from his egg, only to be snatched up by an eagle! When he escapes by losing his tail the mighty Biamme gives him speed and entrusts him with the sacred Lore. 

But when Turbo Turtle forgets to show respect to Country and the Elders, he must face the consequences. Punishment comes in the form of ‘Boreen’, and what happens next changes him forever. 

A bold, imaginative tale of slowing down, making mistakes, and finding where you belong.

• Published: 11 November 2025

• Format: Hardback

  • ISBN: 978-1-922864-10-9

  • Pages: 32