When Old Turtle dies and is taken back by the sea, his friends remember that he was a wonderful teacher and friend who made his world a better place. Interest Level: K-3 Reading Level: 3.5 ATOS Book Level: 2.9 AR Interest Level: LG AR Points: .5AR Quiz: 181822EN Lexile Measure: 690 Lexile Code: AD (Adult Directed). Teaching Books: https://school.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=49395.