Aldabra, or the Tortoise Who Loved Shakespeare

This is a sparkling tale of magic and transformation on the canals of Venice. "The way to outsmart death, Elisa dear, is to turn into something else," says Elisa's beloved grandmother.

But when it seems as if Nonna might actually be changing out of human form, Elisa must uncover a series of mysteries: why is it that her mother and her grandmother don't talk?

Where is the exotic island of Aldabra - and how can it help her grandmother?