Tae Keller
Science of Breakable Things Paperback Book
“Refund was approved and back in my account the same day.” - Deliver+ customer
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...
Binding: Paperback;304 pages; Publisher: Random House USA Inc; Classification: YF; Weight: 340 g; Dimensions: 195 x 133 x 19
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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...
Binding: Paperback;304 pages; Publisher: Random House USA Inc; Classification: YF; Weight: 340 g; Dimensions: 195 x 133 x 19
Extended returns Orders placed after 29th October 2026 can be returned until 5th January 2027
Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back. When you purchase Debenhams Deliver+, you will have an extra 14 days on top of our standard 21-day window to initate a return.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Click here to view our full Returns Policy.
Tae Keller
Science of Breakable Things Paperback Book
“Refund was approved and back in my account the same day.” - Deliver+ customer
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