A beautiful and hopeful story of how a young impassioned naturalist grows up to change the world. For everyone who cares about our fragile planet.”An absolute joy to read.” –Book Riot”Gracefully written…pleasing to the eye and ear.” –Kirkus ReviewsRachel was a girl who lovedscience and the sea, books and writingand all the creatures of the world.Rachel was quiet, a listener by nature.But when she saw problems, she could not remain silent.Some people thought girlsshouldn’t be scientists.They thought girlsshouldn’t use their voicesto question or challenge, even to protectall the creatures of the world.Luckily Rachel didn’t listento them.
Sophie Blackall (www.sophieblackall.com) is the illustrator of several award-winning picture books, including Meet Wild Boars by Meg Rosoff, Pecan Pie Baby by Jacqueline Woodson, Big Red Lollipop (by Rukhsana Khan), and the Ivy and Bean books by Annie Barrows. Her many honors include a BCCB Blue Ribbon, Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award, Society of Illustrators Founders Award, Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book, Book Sense 76 Pick, and New York Times Top Ten Picture Book. Her artwork has also appeared in murals as part of the New York City MTA’s “Arts for Transit” program. Previously she has had jobs in a shoe shop and a robot factory. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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