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Science of Breakable Things Paperback Book

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At a Glance
Uplifting coming-of-age story
Explores science and miracles
Heartwarming tale of friendship
Sensitively depicts mental illness
Celebrates hope and determination
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Natalies uplifting story of using the scientific process to "save" her mother from depression is what Booklist calls "a winning story full of heart and action."Eggs are breakable. Hope is not.When Natalies science teacher suggests that she enter an egg drop competition, Natalie thinks that this might be the perfect solution to all of her problems. Theres prize money, and if she and her friends wins, then she can fly her botanist mother to see the miraculous Cobalt Blue Orchidsflowers that survive against impossible odds. Natalies mother has been suffering from depression, and Natalie is sure that the flowers magic will inspire her mom to love life again. Which means its time for Natalies friends to step up and show her that talking about a problem is like taking a plant out of a dark cupboard and giving it light. With their help, Natalie begins an uplifting journey to discover the science of hope, love, and miracles.A vibrant, loving debut about the comingofage moment when kids realize that parents are people, too. Think THE FOURTEENTH GOLDFISH meets THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR KIRKUS REVIEWS THE CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY "Natalies Korean heritage is sensitively explored, as is the central issue of depression."Publishers Weekly"A compassionate glimpse of mental illness accessible to a broad audience." Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW"Holy moly!!! This book made me feel."Colby Sharp, editor of The Creativity Project, teacher, and...

SKU: M9781524715694
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Binding: Paperback;304 pages; Publisher: Random House USA Inc; Classification: YF; Weight: 340 g; Dimensions: 195 x 133 x 19

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