Force of Nature: A Novel of Rachel Carson

Celebrate spring with this beautiful, hopeful story of a young, impassioned naturalist who grows up to change the world. A great gift for nature lovers and everyone who cares about our fragile planet. Perfect for fans of Wishtree and Wildoak. Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Winner Green Earth Book Award Winner “With Caldecott-winning illustrator Blackall’s signature delicate art . . . a beautifully told, gentle account of a very important person in history, nature, and conservation.” –School Library Journal “An absolute joy to read.” –Book Riot Rachel was a girl who loved science and the sea, books and writing and all the creatures of the world. Rachel was quiet, a listener by nature. But when she saw problems, she could not remain silent. Some people thought girls shouldn’t be scientists. They thought girls shouldn’t use their voices to question or challenge, even to protect all the creatures of the world. Luckily Rachel didn’t listen to them.