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Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

by Jacqueline Kelly
$11.06
Evolution of Calpurnia Tate - Thryft
Evolution of Calpurnia Tate - Thryft
  • Newbery Medal Nominee (2010)
  • Josette Frank Award (2010)
  • Audie Award for Children's for Ages 8-12 (2011)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (2011)
  • IRA Children’s and Young Adult’s Book Award for Intermediate–Fiction (2010)
  • Iowa Children's Choice Award Nominee (2013)
  • Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature (2010)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Children's Book (2009)
  • Premio El Templo de las Mil Puertas for Mejor novela extranjera independiente (2010)
  • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2012)
  • Premios Fervenzas Literarias for Traduccion (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

by Jacqueline Kelly
$11.06
ISBN: 9780312659301
Authors: Jacqueline Kelly
Publisher: Square Fish
Date of Publication: 2011-01-04
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Adult, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.99
(rated by 34426 readers)

Description

In this witty historical fiction middle grade novel set at the turn of the century, an 11-year-old girl explores the natural world, learns about science and animals, and grows up. A Newbery Honor Book.“The most delightful historical novel for tweens in many, many years. . . . Callie's struggles to find a place in the world where she'll be encouraged in the gawky joys of intellectual curiosity are fresh, funny, and poignant today.” ― The New YorkerCalpurnia Virginia Tate is eleven years old in 1899 when she wonders why the yellow grasshoppers in her Texas backyard are so much bigger than the green ones. With a little help from her notoriously cantankerous grandfather, an avid naturalist, she figures out that the green grasshoppers are easier to see against the yellow grass, so they are eaten before they can get any larger. As Callie explores the natural world around her, she develops a close relationship with her grandfather, navigates the dangers of living with six brothers, and comes up against just what it means to be a girl at the turn of the century.Author Jacqueline Kelly deftly brings Callie and her family to life, capturing a year of growing up with unique sensitivity and a wry wit.The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly was a 2010 Newbery Honor Book and the winner of the 2010 Bank Street - Josette Frank Award. This title has Common Core connections. This is perfect for young readers who like historical fiction, STEM topics, animal stories, and feminist middle grade novels.Don't miss the sequel!The Curious World of Calpurnia TateTo follow Calpurnia Tate on more adventures, read the Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet chapter book Skunked!Counting SheepWho Gives a Hoot?A Prickly Problem
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  • Newbery Medal Nominee (2010)
  • Josette Frank Award (2010)
  • Audie Award for Children's for Ages 8-12 (2011)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (2011)
  • IRA Children’s and Young Adult’s Book Award for Intermediate–Fiction (2010)
  • Iowa Children's Choice Award Nominee (2013)
  • Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature (2010)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Children's Book (2009)
  • Premio El Templo de las Mil Puertas for Mejor novela extranjera independiente (2010)
  • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2012)
  • Premios Fervenzas Literarias for Traduccion (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.