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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2010
Gr 1-5 This fictionalized account of the Darwin household offers readers an introduction to both the renowned naturalist and scientific inquiry. Young Henrietta, who is clearly a kindred spirit, describes some of her father's adventures as well as experiments that she and her siblings performed. "We grew up asking "what"? and "why"? and "how"? When Father studied worms, Lizzie and I stuck knitting needles in the ground to try to mea...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
Hopkinson follows the family life of Charles Darwin from the perspective of his daughter, Etty, who loves the tales of hi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More