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Callie Vee, Travis, Granddaddy, and the whole Tate clan are back in this charming follow-up to Newbery Honor-winner The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate.
Travis keeps bringing home strays. And Callie has her hands full keeping the wild animals―her brother included―away from her mother's critical eye. Whether it's wrangling a rogue armadillo or stray dog, a guileless younger brother or standoffish cousin, the trials and tribulations of Callie Vee will have readers laughing and crying and cheering for this most endearing heroine.
In this enchanting middle-grade novel, The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly, readers will fall deeper in love with our heroine Callie Vee, as she continues her journey to learn more about the world around her and to deal with her wild family.
“The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate is the most delightful historical novel for tweens in many, many years.” ―The New Yorker, "Book Bench" section
“In her debut novel, Jacqueline Kelly brings to vivid life a boisterous small-town family at the dawn of a new century. And she especially shines in her depiction of the natural world that so intrigues Callie.” ―The Washington Post on The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
媒体推荐“The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate is 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 Yorker, "Book Bench" section
“In her debut novel, Jacqueline Kelly brings to vivid life a boisterous small-town family at the dawn of a new century. And she especially shines in her depiction of the natural world that so intrigues Callie . . . Readers will want to crank up the A.C. before cracking the cover, though. That first chapter packs a lot of summer heat.” ―The Washington Post on The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
“Each chapter of this winning . . . novel opens with a quotation from ‘On the Origin of Species'--a forbidden book that her own grandfather turns out to have hidden away. Together they study Darwin's masterpiece, leading to a revolution in Callie's ideas of what she might accomplish on her own.” ―New York Times Book Review on The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
“Animal lovers will revel in the abundant anecdotes about the benevolent country vet and Travis' mangy strays-some heart-wrenching, some hilarious-while learning plenty about nature ("from pond water up to the stars"), the deadly 1900 Galveston hurricane, and early Texas history as recounted by Callie's scholarly and beloved Granddaddy. A warm, welcome stand-alone companion to Kelly's lauded debut.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Well worth waiting for . . . Readers will flock to this sequel for the pleasure of revisiting this beloved character and her world.” ―Booklist, starred review
“Humor and little heartbreaks abound as Callie learns animal care under the tutelage of Dr. Pritzker, the town's veterinarian. . . . Recommended for fans of the original novel and strong readers who enjoy character-driven narratives.” ―School Library Journal, starred review
“Six years after debuting in Kelly's Newbery Honor-winning The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate, the budding Texas scientist returns, as curious and charming as ever, and now preoccupied with fauna instead of flora . . . Happily, the episodic narrative leaves the door wide open for further adventures―if we're lucky.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Callie's transformation into an adult and her unexpected bravery make for an exciting and enjoyable read. Kelly's rich images and setting, believable relationships and a touch of magic take this story far.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review, on The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
“Interwoven with the scientific theme are threads of daily life in a large family―the bonds with siblings, the conversations overheard, the unspoken understandings and misunderstandings―all told with wry humor and a sharp eye for details that bring the characters and the setting to life. The eye-catching jacket art, which silhouettes Callie and images from nature against a yellow background, is true to the period and the story. Many readers will hope for a sequel to this engaging, satisfying first novel.” ―Booklist, starred review, on The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
“Readers will finish this witty, deftly crafted debut novel rooting for "Callie Vee" and wishing they knew what kind of adult she would become.” ―Kirkus, starred review, on The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
“Narrator Calpurnia's voice is fresh and convincing, and Granddaddy is that favorite relative most readers would love to claim as their own. Historical fiction fans are in for a treat.” ―BCCB on The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
“Kelly, without anachronism, has created a memorable, warm, spirited young woman who's refreshingly ahead of her time.” ―The Horn Book Review on The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
“A charming and inventive story of a child struggling to find her identity at the turn of the 20th century... there's no uncertainty over the achievement of Kelly's debut novel.” ―School Library Journal, starred review, on The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
作者简介Jacqueline Kelly was born in New Zealand and raised in Canada. She now makes her home with her husband and various cats and dogs in Austin and Fentress, Texas. She is the author of The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate, and the Newbery Honor-winning novel The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate, among other books.
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Allow me to tell you a story.
Months ago, I came across this title in the Kindle store. I was overjoyed, having loved the first Calpurnia Tate book to tears and never having suspected a sequel. I pre-ordered it without a second thought and then promptly forgot all about it.
Fast forward to yesterday, at about 9:30 in the evening. I was lying in my bed, browsing Pinterest on my phone, when it buzzed to alert me of a new email. I quickly tapped to see my inbox and was at first confused. An email from Amazon? Confirming a recent purchase? I tapped again to see the full email and hardly glanced at the name of the purchase in question before tossing my phone aside, suppressing a squeal of joy, and grabbed my Kindle. This was a piece of literature that deserved to be read on the big screen.
It did not disappoint. Prepare for everything you loved about the first book and more: the laughter, the challenges to be overcome, the beautifully wrought characters and the relationships between them. This book had me pumping my fist and suppressing gasps, giggles, and everything in between on multiple occasions. It was lovely, and I never stopped reading it to go to sleep. No, rather I kept going until around 1:30 this very morning when, ever so regretfully, I finished the last page.
The inevitable sadness of finishing a good book is dampened, however. I knew, even as I started it, that this book would become an instant classic for me. Everything about it makes it ideal for being read over and over again, to calm me down after a stressful day, to help me rest in sickness, or to celebrate good health and the appreciation of this great wide world we live in.
Therefore, I recommend that you set aside a few hours, grab a blanket, and enjoy this book the way it was meant to be enjoyed: all at once (for who has the willpower to do otherwise?).
There are books that you can't put down, books with chapters that end with one cliffhanger after another, books with such a swiftly moving plot, you find yourself holding your breath.
And then there are books that you can't put down because you have fallen in love with the main character. The main character is so endearing that you would read a chapter of them simply brushing their hair or watching the clouds.
"The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate," is an example of the latter. Calpurnia Tate, first introduced in "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate," is an Anne (with an "e") Shirley type of girl, passionate (in this case about science and the natural world) and struggling mightily to find a place for herself in a society (1900s Texas) that has no place for women who might, for example, want to go to college one day to be a doctor or a scientist.
Calpurnia's struggles with her family over this issue are heartbreaking. Frequently, I found myself shaking the book because that's what I wanted to do to Calpurnia's mother and father.
Fortunately, Calpurnia has the support of her grandfather and the friendship of her younger brother to get her through the day.
The plot of this book, which centers around the changes in Calpurnia's life following the infamous Galveston hurricane, is secondary to Calpurnia's continued personal growth.
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