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The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
by Jacqueline Kelly

Published: 2009-05-12
Hardcover : 352 pages
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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 ...
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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.

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Most of our discussion focused on the role of women, education expectations, and family dynamics.
by jemathomp (see profile) 09/20/15

Do you believe Calpurnia's mother is contented with her life? Why doesn't she encourage Calpurnia's ambitions?
by PeggySue64 (see profile) 10/17/14

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Texas Sheet Cake
by jemathomp (see profile) 09/20/15
Our hostess served Texas sheet cake--yum!

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by Jean T. (see profile) 09/20/15

Sometimes it is fun and informative to read a book written for young teens. As a young girl at the turn of the century, Calpernia Tate bonded with her grandfather and became much more interested in natural... (read more)

 
  "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate"by Peggy K. (see profile) 10/17/14

Historical fiction about Texas at the turn of the 20th century and one girl's journey to her true self.

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