Shortly after being born, Enoch the Turtle and his family receive some bad news from the doctor. The doctor tells them that Enoch may have a broken shell for the rest of his life.
This worries the turtle family, but Enoch remains strong and courageous. He is determined to get his shell fixed no matter what.
Throughout this book, Enoch displays an incredible amount of bravery and courage in the face of despair. In the end, he learns he can create his own musical notes to his beautiful life.