I read this book probably 3 months ago. I still remember all the details so i guess that means it was good! The book is great for about ages 11 and up i guess. It is about a girl named Calpurnia and she lives in Texas. She learns about nature and gets close to her grandfather. They learn about nature together and the book is a great book. I couldn't put it down! :D
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
By Jacqueline Kelly
Book 1 of 2 in the
Calpurnia Tate Series
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 4 - 8 | Y | 5.3 | 80972 |
Calpurnia 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.
Debut author Jacqueline Kelly deftly brings Callie and her family to life, capturing a year of growing up with unique sensitivity and a wry wit.
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate is a 2010 Newbery Honor Book and the winner of the 2010 Bank Street - Josette Frank Award. This title has Common Core connections.
Publisher: Square Fish
Published on 1/4/2011
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 352
Book Reviews (78)
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate is so detailed and it's a really great book. I really recommend this book. The front is so beautiful
hi every one i did this book for a book report and i loved. i can't imagine my life like that. jaquline kelly truely did a good job on this book.
all I can say is: AMAZING BOOK COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN YOU HAVE TO READ IT BOYS WILL MOST LIKELY NOT LIKE THIS BOOK
In this book you will find four things: faith, love, freedom and a sassy grandfather...you will find that there is a young girl named Calpurnia Tate the main character, Violet the cook,mother well..the mom and many more. this adventure takes place in beaming hot Texas where in one scene she asks her mother if she can cut of her hair, and her mother says no, but Calpurnia will not take no for an answer... so she cuts of an inch of hair a week.. find out the rest for yourself...BYE!!!
We are visiting 1899, Calpurnia, or "Callie Vee" is exploring the world around her. Will her Grandfather break out of his shell?, Will Calpurnia have to marry?, Will Calpurnia Virginia Tate finally open to the world around her?, Will she be crushed by the horrible fact she must learn to keep a house?. Learn it all in The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
This book is really good it is like historical fiction and its about a 12 year old girl living in her time
I think it is a delightful, interesting book about an almost twelve year old year living at the turn of the century in hot Texas where she lives with a stern mother, and six brothers, forced to sneakily cut her hair off one inch at a time. She discovers a close relationship with her grandfather, and becomes to familiar the world around her, adding delightfully for her wish to be a naturalist.