The pacing is particularly good, and readers get a full sense of Darwin's relationships and his joy in his discoveries. Entertaining her audience throughout, Meyer (Mary, Bloody Mary) keeps Charley likable and easy to relate to, from his hatred of school food and fear of bullies to his anxiety over choosing a career. both inspires and informs its readers."- Children's Literature, "Focusing on Charles Darwin's youth, this historical novel hooks readers with a revelatory opener: Darwin's nose almost kept him off theBeagle-the captain believed that facial features indicated character and the 22-year-old Darwin's honker bespoke a lack of energy and determination. Those already interested in Darwinism will find his early inklings of natural selection and doubts about religion fascinating there are plenty of vivid historical details that will keep most other readers entertained as well."- Booklist "Told from Charley's point of view, this creative biography offers a fresh perspective on a man whose work the world has celebrated, albeit one who most readers know very little of as a person. "Fans of Jane Austen-style prose will be rewarded with an utterly authentic chronicle of thwarted romance and grueling exploration.
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