The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline KellyMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Publisher: Henry Holt & Co.
Release Date: 2009
Source: PLCH
Interest: Historical
Being her mother's only daughter, 11 year old Calpurnia is expected to learn how to become a proper youg lady. Calpurnia doesn't know exactly what she wants to do with her life, but she knows it isn't cooking and cleaning for a large family. When she develops a deeper relationship with her grandfather, she learns about studying the natural world. She dreams of becoming a scientist.
I love historical stories and stories with strong girl characters; this novel is both. I love Calpurnia's family - there's always something happening with so many brothers tumbling around. And Calpurnia's relationship with her grandfather is very sweet. My only problem with the novel is that there is very little indication of what Calpurnia ends up doing in the future.
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