The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly
New Lenox Library Call Number: J KEL
Callie Vee has a hard enough time being the only girl in a family of seven kids. But when she turns 11, her mother decides that it's time that Callie learns how to be a proper lady - and that means giving up her dreams of being a scientist. In 1899, it was hard for women to get into fields like biology, but with the help of her grandfather and an important discovery on her family's property, maybe Callie can convince her mother that needlepoint and cooking aren't the only skills a girl can use.
I really liked this book because I thought Callie was an awesome character, and the relationships that she had with her mom, brothers and grandfather seemed really genuine. Plus, I love stories that have a strong female as the protagonist. I also liked the historical aspect of the book, and the time that Callie "grew" up in is very different from the one we live in now - girls today are lucky to be able to study whatever interests them in school!
Did you read this book? What did you think?
-Miss Alissa
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