The
Evolution of
Calpurnia Tate
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
by Jacqueline Kelly
It's
1899, and Calpurnia loves nothing more than exploring the natural world
around her.
When she discovers that the yellow grasshoppers
in
her Texas backyard are so much bigger than the green ones, she enlists
the help of her naturalist grandfather and together they determined
that the yellow grasshoppers blend in to the yellow Texas grass more
than the green ones, so they survive long enough to get bigger.
As
Callie explores her environment, she develops a close relationship with
her grandfather, navigates the dangers of living with six brothers, and
comes face to face with the limitations and expectations of being a
girl at the turn of the century.
Awards Won
-Newbery
Honor Book 2010
-Bank Street Josette Frank Award 2010
Reading Levels
Interest
Level: Gr. 5-8 DRA Level: 60 Lexile Measure: 830L
Grade Equivalent: 5.4 Guided Reading: Y
Sequel
We just noticed that there's a sequel to this book! It's called The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate. We haven't had a chance to read it yet, but it did get good reviews from the review agencies.
If you enjoy The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate, check out this sequel!
