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Book #2 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2015
The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate
A girl juggles family chaos and wild animals in a quest for discovery.
320 pages· 75,834 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
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Book Series · 2 Books
Calpurnia Tate Books
In order from The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate to The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate.
The Calpurnia Tate series is a set of 2 chapter books by Jacqueline Kelly, published between 2009 and 2015. Written for ages 9–13, most books run about 340 pages. Subjects across the series include nature, curiosity, and family life.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
Calpurnia Tate Series
2 books · Published 2009–2015
#2
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$958
The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2015
A girl juggles family chaos and wild animals in a quest for discovery.
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$858
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2009
An 11-year-old girl challenges societal norms while exploring nature with her grandfather in 1899 Texas.
Companion series
Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet Series
6 books · Published 2016–2022
#1
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$1498
Skunked!
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016
Two skunks, one secret. Can they keep them hidden from Mom?
#2
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$1498
Counting Sheep
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017
Can Callie save a butterfly and deliver a lamb against the odds?
#3
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$1498
Who Gives a Hoot?
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017
A girl and her grandfather race to save a drowning owl.
#5
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$699
A Squirrelly Situation
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
Can a baby squirrel find a home despite a wary mother and a cat?
#6
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$1597
Goats for Christmas
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022
Two kids borrow goats for a Christmas pageant, chaos ensues.
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$1498
A Prickly Problem
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018
A dog meets a porcupine. Can quick thinking save the day?
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Common Questions
How many books are in the Calpurnia Tate series?
There are 2 books in the Calpurnia Tate series. It began with The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate in 2015, and the newest book, The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate, was published in 2009.
What order should you read the Calpurnia Tate books in?
Start with The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.
What ages are the Calpurnia Tate books best for?
The series is best for ages 9–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Calpurnia Tate book is the longest?
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate is the longest book in the series at 80,526 words (340 pages).
Which Calpurnia Tate book is the shortest?
The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate (Book #2) is the shortest at 75,834 words (320 pages).
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