The science of breakable things / Tae Keller.
Natalie's uplifting story of using the scientific process to "save" her mother from depression is what Booklist calls "a winning story full of heart and action."Eggs are breakable. Hope is not.When Natalie's science teacher suggests that she enter an egg drop competition, Natalie thinks that this might be the perfect solution to all of her problems. There's prize money, and if she and her friends wins, then she can fly her botanist mother to see the miraculous Cobalt Blue Orchids--flowers that survive against impossible odds. Natalie's mother has been suffering from depression, and Natalie is sure that the flowers' magic will inspire her mom to love life again. Which means it's time for Natalie's friends to step up and show her that talking about a problem is like taking a plant out of a dark cupboard and giving it light. With their help, Natalie begins an uplifting journey to discover the science of hope, love, and miracles.A vibrant, loving debut about the coming-of-age moment when kids realize that parents are people, too. Think THE FOURTEENTH GOLDFISH meets THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781524715663
- ISBN: 1524715662
- Physical Description: 297 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Publisher: New York : Random House, 2018.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Publisher, publishing date and paging may vary. Award Winner |
Target Audience Note: | 8-12 years 840L Lexile |
Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.6 8 195512. |
Awards Note: | Mark Twain award nominee 2020-2021. |
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