Synopsis
Etty Darwin and her famous father go for a walk to ponder life, science . . . and fairies! Inspired by the real-life daughter of Charles Darwin.
Etty loves make-believe.
Her dad loves science.
Etty believes in fairies.
Her dad would need to see some proof that they exist.
But they both love nature, conversation and each other.
A gorgeous rumination on belief and imagination featuring Henrietta (Etty) Darwin and her famous father, Charles. Etty went on to become a valued and keen editor of Charles's work and a thoughtful and intellectual being in her own right. This imagined conversation between Etty and Charles as they stroll around Charles's real-life "thinking track" explores their close relationship and shows that even science is nothing without an open mind and imagination.
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About the Author
LAUREN SOLOY has lived on both coasts of Canada, always within reach of the sea. She has a Visual Arts B.F.A. with Honours from the University of Victoria, and a certificate of Fine Furniture from Camosun College. Along the way, she has learned to make a Queen Anne Highboy, a pottery mug, a hand knit pair of socks, a headstand and a mess. She lives in a 140-year-old house in the wilds of Nova Scotia with her librarian husband, two curious children, an ever-expanding collection of books, two hives of bees and one cat. Her first book, When Emily Was Small, was called "an altogether mystical yet accessibly grounded story" in a Kirkus starred review.
Reviews
K-Gr 3—In this sweet story of father and child discovery, Charles Darwin and his daughter Etty go for long walks and contemplate scientific inquiry, nature, and fairies.Vividly colored and textured digital illustrations with richly detailed outdoor landscapes supplement a simple text of the pair's conversations in a mix of full-page spreads and smaller boxes. Etty desperately wants to believe that fairies exist, while Darwin largely listens and points out natural phenomena, playing a supportive father. The text is a mix of dialogue and short narration that asks thoughtful questions but does not overpower the book's art. With the myriad details in Soloy's illustrations, this gentle, contemplative title may be best suited to small groups for sharing. VERDICT While the characters are based on a historical figure and his daughter Henrietta, who did write fairy stories, the details are all imagined. For larger collections.—Kelsey Socha, Westfield Athenaeum, Westfield, MA
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