Character encyclopedia
Spotty the Turtle
Spotty the Turtle is one of the memorable neighbors of Green Meadows.
Green Meadows model
This is a Green Meadows adaptation model, inspired by the storybook world and clearly distinct from the original Cady illustrations.
Original illustrations
These historical reference plates are shown separately from the modern adaptation model.
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Character encyclopedia
Personality
He keeps at a hard climb however often he slips back.
Home
He does not care to go far from the Smiling Pool.
Friends and relationships
Family: He helps Grandfather Frog, pulling a stuck fish free and carrying him on his back. Rivals and neighbors: Billy Mink teases him, but he is too good-natured to lose his temper. He blames Jerry Muskrat for poor work, then begs his pardon.
Interesting facts
- He is a very slow walker but a good swimmer.
- The narrator credits his success to keeping at it.
- He decides it is foolish to wish for abilities never meant for him.
Book appearances
- Old Mother West Wind; The Adventures of Peter Cottontail; The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat; The Adventures of Grandfather Frog; The Adventures of Buster Bear; The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack