The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jaqueline Kelly was a fun read. It takes place in Texas in 1899. The novel is told from the point of view of Callie Vee, a young girl who dreams of being a scientist. She spends most of her time with her grandfather, who conducts a wide range of science experiments and investigations. Together, they follow Darwin's work and study plants, animals, and insects. They even discover a new species of plant. Callie's mother, however, has other plans for her. As the only daughter of seven children, her mother wants her to become a lady and marry well. She prefers Callie spend her time learning the piano and how to cook.
This novel is a fun look at history and expectations. It paints a wonderful picture of farm life in the 1800's. It's full of humor and scientific facts as they were known at the time. I love history and science, so I found it a wonderful read.
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