Pre teen (advanced reader)

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate: 1

by Jacqueline Kelly

Eleven-year-old Callie Tate lives in Texas in 1899, and she is full of questions about the natural world. With her gruff grandfather as a guide, she starts studying nature and science, at a time when girls were expected to stick to cooking and sewing. It is a warm, funny story about curiosity and family, and about a girl who dares to want more. A lovely read for thoughtful kids who enjoy history and nature.

Age

9–13

Language

English

Pages

368

Publisher

Henry Holt

Reading level

Easy

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