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If you love feisty, independent females, brilliantly drawn settings, and writing that is simply lovely, The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate is a must read. Go on, I’ll wait while you pick up a copy. Kelly’s novel is perfect for curling up with on a hot day (bonus points if you have lemonade) and I’m eager to recommend it to all of the young women in my life.
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I feel like handing this book to homeschoolers and other kids who have the time and inclination to run outside with a sketch book and magnifying glass and sit for long periods doing nothing but observe the natural world.
Calpurnia 'Callie Vee' Tate is 12 years old in rural Texas in 1899 and as the only girl among 7 children, her mother's ambition for her is to improve her needlepoint and set her up to come out as a debutante. Luckily, over this hot, dusty summer she falls under the attention of ...more
Calpurnia 'Callie Vee' Tate is 12 years old in rural Texas in 1899 and as the only girl among 7 children, her mother's ambition for her is to improve her needlepoint and set her up to come out as a debutante. Luckily, over this hot, dusty summer she falls under the attention of ...more
Another new YA book that made me nostalgic -- this time for Laura Ingalls, Caddie Woodlawn, and Anne Shirley, to a degree. I grew up loving stories of 19th century North American girls who lived in the country and were spirited and curious, so this is right up my alley. I'm old enough now to have appreciated what this can do even for a modern girl, so I'd recommend it to any young reader. I was drawn into the story, and found myself unexpectedly interested in some of the side characters (like he
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The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate is a delighful story of a young girl living in the late 1800s. At that time, it's assumed she will become a proper lady and learn knitting, cookery, and how to keep a house. However, Calpurnia has different dreams. She is witty, creative, curious, and intelligent. She craves knowledge and her grandfather takes her under his wing and introduces her to Darwin and the life of a naturalist. Throughout the story, Calpurnia struggles to find her identity - along the way
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A charming story about a young girl in Texas at the turn of the 19th century and her growing interest in becoming a naturalist. Lovely depictions of familial relationships--especially that between Calpurnia and her gruff grandfather--and of the wonders of science. The exploration of women's roles has a somewhat modern sensibility but is believably written. I also like how, despite the fact that the story focuses on a white, wealthy family, race and racism aren't ignored or elided in the book.
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I really enjoyed this historical fiction Newbery Honor book about a girl who wants to be a scientist in a time when it wasn't a "girl" thing to do!
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I just couldn't keep going with the audio version of this - the narrator didn't do it for me, and I just couldn't stay interested.
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First off, what drew me to this book was the cover. It is absolutely gorgeous, and conceals so many important components of Calpurnia. I know, I know, "never judge a book by its cover" but I'm glad I did. I empathized so much with Callie who followed in her grandfather's footsteps and preferring to use her brain to study to natural world than her hands to sew or embroider. This book made me laugh, sigh with regret, want to scream and shake certain characters, and in the end, hope.
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