{"product_id":"the-evolution-of-calpurnia-tate-newbery-honor-book-paperback","title":"The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate: (Newbery Honor Book) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJacqueline Kelly\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"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.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCalpurnia 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthor Jacqueline Kelly deftly brings Callie and her family to life, capturing a year of growing up with unique sensitivity and a wry wit. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Evolution of Calpurnia Tate\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss the sequel!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe Curious World of Calpurnia Tate \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo follow Calpurnia Tate on more adventures, read the Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet chapter book series: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSkunked! \u003cbr\u003eCounting Sheep\u003cbr\u003eWho Gives a Hoot?\u003cbr\u003eA Prickly Problem\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacqueline Kelly\u003c\/b\u003e won the Newbery Honor for \u003ci\u003eThe Evolution of Calpurnia Tate\u003c\/i\u003e, her first book. She was born in New Zealand and raised in Canada, in the dense rainforests of Vancouver Island. Her family then moved to El Paso, Texas, and Kelly attended college in El Paso, then went on to medical school in Galveston. After practicing medicine for many years, she went to law school at the University of Texas, and after several years of law practice, realized she wanted to write fiction. Her first story was published in the \u003ci\u003eMississippi Review\u003c\/i\u003e in 2001. She now makes her home with her husband and various cats and dogs in Austin and Fentress, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.93 x 7.65 x 5.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 04, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evolution of Calpurnia Tate\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754294182176,"sku":"9780312659301","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/09a5363df34aa587aee4bbea3c19a222.webp?v=1780037229","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-evolution-of-calpurnia-tate-newbery-honor-book-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}