Review of The Science of Breakable Things by By Tae Keller

The Science of Breakable Things

By Tae Keller

Published By Random House Books for Young Readers

March 6, 2018

ARC Obtained through NetGalley

Goodreads Summary:

How do you grow a miracle? 

For the record, this is not the question Mr. Neely is looking for when he says everyone in class must answer an important question using the scientific method. But Natalie's botanist mother is suffering from depression, so this is The Question that's important to Natalie. When Mr. Neely suggests that she enter an egg drop competition, Natalie has hope. 

Eggs are breakable. Hope is not. 

Natalie has a secret plan for the prize money. She's going to fly her mother to see the Cobalt Blue Orchids--flowers that survive against impossible odds. The magical flowers are sure to inspire her mother to love life again. Because when parents are breakable, it's up to kids to save them, right?

My Thoughts:

I was excited to get a copy of this ARC through NetGalley as I had been hearing a lot of buzz about this book! I was not disappointed!  

I really enjoyed getting to know Natalie as she tries to navigate through a tough time in her life. Natalie's mother seems to have given up on the things that she used to enjoy in life. Natalie spends her days trying to figure out ways to help her mother love life again. Along the way, Natalie realizes how important friendships are. She also learns some important things about herself and about family.

I would recommend this book for grades 4 and up!