![]() Callie and Travis's relationship is tender and believable yet still reflects the imbalance and unfairness of the gender divide. Chapters are introduced by quotes from Charles Darwin's The Voyage of the Beagle. Aggie is not a particularly sympathetic character, but her business and financial sense are great influences on Callie. A brief overview of Callie's relationship with her grandfather and their scientific inquiries provide a basic background for readers unfamiliar with the story. ![]() Mother remains cold and lacking in fondness for Callie. Pritzker, are charming and well developed. Relationships with secondary characters, such as the family's cook, Viola, and Dr. The devastating 1900 Galveston hurricane drops 17-year-old cousin Aggie, traumatized by the storm, into their household. Pritzker, the town's veterinarian, but her accomplishments are ignored and even ridiculed in favor of Travis's smaller contributions. Humor and little heartbreaks abound as Callie learns animal care under the tutelage of Dr. ![]() ![]() In between recording questions and observations in her journal, Callie and brother Travis attempt to make pets of an armadillo, a blue jay, and a coyote mix, to mostly disastrous results. Callie's thirst for scientific discovery remains strong, as does her parents' disregard for any plans for the future that don't involve debutante balls and marrying a well-respected gentleman. Gr 4–6-Thirteen-year-old Callie Vee returns in this stand-alone sequel to the Newbery Honor-winning The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate (Holt, 2009). ![]()
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