similarity and differences.

Although only a junior-high-school student, thirteen-year-old Turtle is a whiz at the stock market. The daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Wexler, Turtle wears a single, long braid and kicks in the shin anyone who pulls that braid. Her mother is strangely cold to Turtle, which may be the source of Turtle's anger toward the world. Turtle does enjoy a close relationship with her sister, Angela, and kindness from her father. Turtle is courageous, with a sharp intelligence beyond her years. She has a tremendous sense of loyalty to those she loves and will even sacrifice herself to protect them.

Forty-two-year-old Grace Windsor Wexler is the wife of Dr. Jake Wexler and mother to Angela and Turtle. Status is important to her, and she fancies herself an interior decorator. She dotes on her older daughter, Angela, but is dismissive of her young daughter Turtle. Although she claims Windsor as her maiden name, she was actually born Gracie Windkloppel. Grace has lost touch with her love for her husband. Seeking excitement, she becomes the hostess for Shin Hoo's Restaurant. She's really very clever and has wonderful ideas for publicity and promotion.