“One day I would have all the books in the world, shelves and shelves of them. I would live my life in a tower of books. I would read all day long and eat peaches. And if any young knights in armor dared to come calling on their white chargers and plead with me to let down my hair, I would pelt them with peach pits until they went home.”
Quote by Jacqueline Kelly
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This novel follows the life of Calpurnia Tate, a young girl living in Texas during the early 1900s. It explores her growing interest in science and nature, particularly entomology, as she navigates the challenges of adolescence and societal expectations. more
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