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.
